Maintenance

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...

Anchoring in the Bahamas Tips to safely anchor without disrupting your surroundings Ahhh…anchored in the Bahamas. Your cruising dream for...

Cool and in Control Learn what to do when the air conditioner stops working. Ah, paradise. You have traveled to...

Clean That Vinyl Take precautions before seats stain. A friend purchased a used center console that was in really good condition....

Entertaining Emergencies Galley hacks to keep the party going no matter what fails You have invited a half-dozen folks to...

From the Beginning Southern Boating’s DIY roots In September 1972, Volume 1, Number 1 of Southern Boating magazine appeared on...

Under the Spotlight Bright ideas for selection and installation By Frank Lanier, Southern Boating 2021 Spotlights are one of those...

Wash It Down Plan out the necessary steps before installing a deck wash down system. By Frank Lanier, Southern Boating...