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| November 2003 
Teak Treatment All-Stars After Six MonthsHalf a year in New England weather—cold and wet, followed by dank and muggy—has separated the contestants in the field. Covered Battery Boxes We prefer the more expensive Blue Seas, but the Todd does the job. Choosing the Right Antenna An 8-footer will do for most, but offshore boaters will need more range, which is determined by antenna height. Everyone needs to periodically inspect their VHF systems. Wax On, Wax Off Collinite, Heller Glanz, Meguiar’s, Poli Glow and West Marine are the shiniest. Let’s see how they look a year from now. Tetrad of 8s With highly refined features and an ergonomically superior tiller, Yamaha’s 8-hp four-stroke stiff-arms a trio of competitors. Sailfish 234 Walkaround An inexpensive family fisherman designed for coastal waters, the 234 packs a lot of boat into 23 feet. And it has a plastic fuel tank. Sloppy fit and finish and some on-deck design flaws hold it back, though. | |||||
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