Maintenance

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...

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...