Maintenance

Ready to Launch Life raft inspections and stowage Like bear pepper spray and supplies for the zombie apocalypse, life rafts...

The latest synthetic boat decking is rugged, simple to clean, and easy on the feet. Most boaters have a love-hate...

Hot Water Aboard! Easy ways to raise your boat’s water temperature.At the end of a wonderful day aboard, a hot...

Choosing to Refit is Not a Simple Decision Know what you’re getting into before deciding to do a refit. The...

Yard Work What to look for in a yard when it’s time to do some serious work on the boat....

New Boat for Less Find joy in buying a used boat by keeping your goals in focus. Daydreaming of a...

Engine Scan Keep an infrared thermal device in your onboard toolbox to check engine temperature and more. Finally, a long-awaited...

Optimize Performance Troubleshooting outboard tilt and trim problems Failure of your boat’s tilt and trim feature will affect all phases...

DIY - Installing a Bow Thruster You found a used boat that has everything to meet your goal—everything but a...

The Smell of Victory How to battle bilge odors There are many benefits to having a clean bilge. Not only...

Corrosion Testing The importance of checking anode consumption While I’ve developed many theories about why and how corrosion occurs aboard...

Decked Out The inside track on replacement flooring Boat decks aren’t often treated favorably. Sunscreen, saltwater, beer, potato chips, motor...

Free Energy The lowdown on solar panel selection and installation Sunshine and boats are a natural together, so why not...