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ABA Poll
Do you use paper or electronic navigational charts?
Paper only
Electronic only
Combo of both
I don't use nav charts

Where do you purchase your charts?
Boat supply store (online or brick/mortar)
Marina/Ship's store
Chart company (online or brick/mortar)
NOAA/FAA
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How often do you purchase charts?
Once for each navigational area
Every year
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Are you aware of ABA's cruising guide discount offer with Waterway Guides?
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Get Your Boat Repair & Maintenance Questions Answered By A Qualified Marine Mechanic

Those of us who work on our own boats take a lot of pride in our work. There is a huge sense of accomplishment when you do the job yourself. Plus, when you are your own mechanic, you also know any boat repairs or maintenance work is done right because you've done it yourself.

Every now and then, however, even the best backyard boat mechanic can use some help or advice from a qualified pro. That's where Tim comes in!

As an American Boating Association (ABA) member, you get full access to Tim Harrington, your own personal specialist on boats. What's that weird noise? Why is your outdrive leaking oil? Is that water in your gas tank or some type of serious problem? Tim has the answers.

ABA members get unlimited access to Tim and his wealth of knowledge about all types of boats.

See for yourself...

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Tim Harrington
 
  • Click Here to read a few asked and answered "Ask Tim" questions

  • Click Here to read a sample boat maintenance article

  • Click Here to meet Tim Harrington

  • Click Here to join ABA and get unlimited access to ABA's Boat Maintenance and Repair Info plus you can Ask Tim your own question!


Who Is Tim Harrington?

A former helicopter Crew Chief in the U.S. Marine Corps, Tim Harrington has worked extensively with various boats and aircraft.  Since 1997, Tim has owned his own boat repair & maintenance facility - Madison Marine Services located in Harwich, Massachusetts.  To read more about Tim, his qualifications and his love of boats, click here.

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