Customer Service Login Departments Brands Knowledge Base For Pros Fisheries Navigators In business since 1928, Fisheries Supply not only knows the marine industry inside and out, but we take great pride in helping our customers solve their boating challenges. Armed with a workforce who are passionate about boating, we've been getting boaters back on the water for more than 91 years. During that time, we've gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and want to share it with our customers. So here's a list of Fisheries Navigator articles on common inquiries along with topics we think are either important for you to understand or just plain interesting. We hope you enjoy these Fisheries Navigators – and if there's an area you wish we had covered but didn't, please don't hesitate to let us know as we're adding new content all the time. ANCHOR & DOCKING Selecting a Bow Thruster Selecting an Anchor Windlass Using Your Windlass Understanding Dock Lines Creating a Rope to Chain Splice Creating a 3-Strand Eye Splice Creating a Double Braid Eye Splice ELECTRICAL Marine Battery Basics Choosing the Right Marine Battery Sizing Your Battery Bank Charging a Marine Battery Marine Battery Switch Basics Marine Inverter Basics Understanding GFCI Breakers Onboard Marine Solar Power Alternative Energy Compared - Wind/Solar/Hydro/Fuel Cell Shore Power 101 Upgrading to LED Lights Marine Antennas LOCAL TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Crabbing Season in Puget Sound MAINTENANCE Choosing a Sacrificial Anode Guide to Restoring Gelcoat Painting the Bottom of Your Boat Varnishing Tips and Tricks 3M Abrasives Guide Choosing the Right Buffing Pad Safely Working with Epoxy Resin Keeping Your Boat Dry Marine Fuel Additives SAFETY Guide to Onboard Fire Extinguishers Navigation Lights Requirements What Should Be in Your Ditch Bag Inspecting Your Inflatable PFD Guide to Flare Usage and Safety Operating a Handheld Flare Choosing an Emergency Beacon Protect Your Boat with AIS PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS Rocna Anchors Introducing EFOY Fuel Cell Technology The Sirius SOS Light from Weems & Plath Samson Line Selection Guide Harken Reflex Top Down Furlers The Benefits of Using Kanberra Gel PLUMBING Choosing a Watermaker Choosing a Holding Tank Treatment Can't find what you're looking for? Let us help. 800-426-6930 Email Customer Service Contact Us / Get Help Return Policy Store Hours & Location Gift Cards Pro & Wholesale Accounts Swap Meet About Us Our History Employment Privacy Policy Top Categories Anchoring Electrical Hardware Hose Plumbing Safety Knowledge Base All Articles Alternative Energy Onboard Crabbing in Puget Sound Choosing the Right Battery Shore Power 101 Keeping Your Boat Dry CONNECT WITH US © 2021 Fisheries Supply Company 1900 N. Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103 Prices, specifications, and images are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographic or illustrative errors. Manufacturer rebates, terms, conditions and expiration dates are subject to manufacturers printed forms.