Maintenance

Coating Controversy Wax? Plastic polymers? Ceramic coatings? What’s the deal? Mother Nature is brutal on boats. Sun, wind, water, and...

How to Install LED Lights on Your Boat When you install LED lights on your boat, you'll boost the mood...

Upgrading Your Dashboard Before buying new electronics, make sure you can upgrade your dashboard. If your display screens freeze up...

How to Wire a T-Top Here's how to wire a T-Top and free up console space. While there never seems...

Install a Solar Panel on Your Boat Sunbathers delight! Here's how to install a solar panel on your boat. It’s...

DIY Gelcoat Gelcoat care, protection and minor repair of this finish are essential to your boat’s maintenance. Here's the lowdown on DIY...

A Southern Boating Magazine Supplement: Annual Haul Out Guide Our annual haul out guide has everything you need to know...

    Five ways to cut down on amp usage Most modern marine equipment has evolved to require much less power....

When you have to install thru-hull holes, do it right the first time. Most any boat maintenance guru worth his...

Sacrificial Anodes Sacrificial anodes die so your underwater gear may live. A war is raging under your boat. High-priced running...

Install a Stereo on Your Boat Everyone likes tunes while on the water, but if your boat didn’t come with...

Dock Maintenance Regular dock maintenance will keep it safe for your boat and guests. It wouldn’t be wrong to say...

New synthetic teak decking keeps feet cooler. The beauty of real teak wood on boat decks is undeniable, but look-alike...

Replace Your Enclosures Blurry or worn view? It may be time to replace your enclosures. While under way, if you...

At some point, you'll need a marine survey. We break down the most common marine surveys. Most boat owners will...