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Imtra’s Learning Center is a great resource for everything you need to know about your boat’s equipment and systems. Everything from product overviews, product comparisons, buying guides, troubleshooting guides, maintenance tips and more can be found here, and it’s always being updated. Be sure to also check out our video library for product demonstrations, how-tos, webinars and much more!

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Glossary of Boating Terms: Top 100 You Should Know

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Find definitions of commonly used boating-related terms

Back Cove's EasyDock Difference with Proportional Thrusters

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Imtra thruster expert Peter Nolet explains how Back Cove Yachts have made the most of proportional-control bow and stern thrusters made by Side-Power.

Why Scout Boats Chooses Side-Power Proportional Control Thrusters for LXF Center Consoles

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We spoke with Josh Slayton of Scout Boats to discuss why they have equipped their larger LXF models with Side-Power proportional control bow and, more recently, stern thrusters.

Which Bow Thruster Type is Best? Tunnel vs. External vs. Retractable vs. Water Jets

BOATING, BOW THRUSTER, EXTERNAL THRUSTER, HYDRAULIC THRUSTERS, RETRACTABLE THRUSTER, SIDE THRUSTER, STERN THRUSTER, THRUSTERS, TUNNEL THRUSTER, WATER JETS | Thrusters | 0 Comments | |

Discover the best thruster for your boat, and learn more about the different types of bow thrusters by Imtra expert Peter Nolet.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Installing Marine LED Lights

LED lighting technology has come a long way. Imtra product expert Tom Orr walks you through the advantages and disadvantages of marine LED lights for your boat.

Hydraulic vs. Electric: Which Power Source is Better for my Boat?

Imtra hydraulics expert Prentice Weathers reviews the pros and cons of hydraulic and electric options aboard boats.

A dive into the different options for stabilization systems on commercial vessels

Vector Fin (Curved) Stabilizers Vs. Straight Fin Stabilizers—Which is Better?

Explaining the key differences between curved-fin and straight-fin stabilizers for yachts.

Tips & Tricks for Troubleshooting Your Electric Anchor Windlass

Most electric anchor windlasses will require troubleshooting at some point. Learn the common issues that can arise with an electric anchor and how to resolve them.

Zipwake Interceptors: What’s the Cost of Installation?

Imtra’s Zipwake Product Manager Jamie Simmons helps you size up the costs involved in buying and installing Zipwake interceptors (with examples). Learn more.

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Glossary of Boating Terms: Top 100 You Should Know

Back Cove's EasyDock Difference with Proportional Thrusters

Why Scout Boats Chooses Side-Power Proportional Control Thrusters for LXF Center Consoles

Which Bow Thruster Type is Best? Tunnel vs. External vs. Retractable vs. Water Jets

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Installing Marine LED Lights

Hydraulic vs. Electric: Which Power Source is Better for my Boat?

Stabilization on Commercial Vessels

Vector Fin (Curved) Stabilizers Vs. Straight Fin Stabilizers—Which is Better?

Tips & Tricks for Troubleshooting Your Electric Anchor Windlass

Zipwake Interceptors: What’s the Cost of Installation?