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Marine Service Technology

5 Maintenance Tips Every Boat Owner Should Know

Like many pieces of equipment, boats need preventative maintenance to deliver their best performance on the water season after season. If you’re a fellow boat owner interested in learning how to keep your boat in tip-top shape, read on for 5 important services that will help you better maintain and enjoy your investment. Wash and […]

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Boating Season: Your Springtime Checklist

Whether you’re heading up to the Poconos to angle for trout on Arrowhead Lake or going east to the Atlantic City beaches to soak up the sun while out on the water, boating season is here in all it’s glory and we can’t wait to feel that maritime breeze. Before you do, though, there’s a […]

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Your Guide to 3 Commonly Used Boating Knots

From putting down an anchor while you fish to securely docking your vessel at the end of the day, knots play an important role in boating safely. To help you get the most out of your on-the-water adventures, Automotive Training Center (ATC) created this guide to three boating knots boat owners should learn now and […]

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Boat Mechanics: A Career Overview and Education Requirements

What if your office was the great outdoors, specifically the open seas? Boat mechanics get to enjoy this refreshing atmosphere while working with their hands and doing something they love on a daily basis. If you think the boat technician role is one you may be interested in, check out the following post as Automotive […]

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Pros and Cons of Dual Console vs Center Console Marine Boats

If you’re weighing your options between dual console and center console boats, it’s easy to see the advantages and drawbacks for both. Which one’s easier to maintain, and better yet, which one will work best for the on-the-water activity you’ll be using it for most? Automotive Training Center’s (ATC’s) Marine Service Technology instructors and students […]

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6 Types of Boats and Their Uses

For those seeking to buy a boat, there are so many options on the market that you may not even know where to begin. From large houseboats to deck boats to daysailers, there are many boats out there to select from. Whether you’re in the market for a boat, or just want to know more […]

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Boat Prop Guide: The Basics

The perfect propeller can optimize boat performance from multiple angles, but there’s a lot more to propellers than the size and number of blades. Tack on material, diameter, pitch, cup, rotation—do you feel like we’re speaking a different language? Not to worry. Consult ATC’s boat prop guide below for help starting your research for the […]

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Beyond Changing Oil: The Advanced Skills You’ll Develop at an Auto Training School

A common stigma is that automotive training school will only teach students the basics of mechanic responsibilities. However, the comprehensive hands-on career training at a private post-secondary automotive training school goes far beyond teaching you how to change a car or truck’s oil. We want to make sure that you’re not confused as to where […]

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