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Make The Right Turn — A Guide To Steering For Any Boat

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Today’s boats are more technologically advanced, more reliable and more enjoyable to operate than ever before. Hulls ride better than ever, engines are getting more powerful and efficient, and marine electronics technology has taken boating into the computer age. Boat steering also has evolved significantly over the past decade, although it may not be obvious to the casual observer. The evolution of this system

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