Engine & Upkeep
Home Engine & Upkeep
Keeping up with your engine and general maintenance can feel overwhelming without the right tools. That’s why Southern Boating breaks the upkeep your boat needs into manageable articles. View our information on inboard engines, outboards, electric, systems, generators, hulls, and general maintenance. Check back soon—new Engine and Upkeep posts are added weekly!
Sacrificial Anodes
Sacrificial Anodes
Sacrificial anodes die so your underwater gear may live.
A war is raging under your boat. High-priced running gear and outboard lower units made...
Install a Stereo on Your Boat
Install a Stereo on Your Boat
Everyone likes tunes while on the water, but if your boat didn’t come with a factory-installed stereo, you don’t...
Dock Maintenance
Dock Maintenance
Regular dock maintenance will keep it safe for your boat and guests.
It wouldn’t be wrong to say every boat owner has at least an...
How Do Watermakers Work?
How Do Watermakers Work?
While once the domain of larger yachts, today’s well-engineered and dependable watermakers have trickled down in both size and affordability.
Now that you...
Synthetic Teak
New synthetic teak decking keeps feet cooler.
The beauty of real teak wood on boat decks is undeniable, but look-alike decking made of synthetic teak...
