Life on Orla
November 7, 2025
A social media influencer makes a name for himself—and a home—by refurbishing vintage oil rig lifeboat.
A social media influencer makes a name for himself—and a home—by refurbishing vintage oil rig lifeboat.
These old-fashioned skills can help you get your boat on and off the dock smoothly.
Mike Smith dives deep into how to best rid your boat of unwanted pests—and we don’t mean your in-laws!
Changing a boat’s name often leaves ghosts of the old letters behind.Follow these tips to exorcise them, and avoid the wrath of King Neptune.
Traveling with your tender is easier with these solutions.
Thousands of boats are stolen each year. Max Hardberger recovers some of them using alcohol, witch doctors and other forms of guile.
Follow a father-son journey of patience, teamwork, and triumph as they restore a 1992 McKee Craft skiff, transforming frustrations into life lessons on the water.
Use this boat spring commissioning checklist to tackle overlooked engine room chores
Everything you need to know about fixing your air conditioner.
The best way to fill in the cracks.
When Power & Motoryacht’s Senior Editor Chris Dixon embarked on restoring a classic McKee Craft skiff with his son, the two set sail into uncharted territory.
Mike Smith on why you need to get some dive gear and get under your boat.
Fuel, water and waste tanks accumulate gunk over the years. Get rid of that stuff before it damages something expensive.
How one man’s fishing boat became a family’s ticket to freedom from the Holocaust.
A social media influencer makes a name for himself—and a home—by refurbishing vintage oil rig lifeboat.
These old-fashioned skills can help you get your boat on and off the dock smoothly.
Mike Smith dives deep into how to best rid your boat of unwanted pests—and we don’t mean your in-laws!
Changing a boat’s name often leaves ghosts of the old letters behind.Follow these tips to exorcise them, and avoid the wrath of King Neptune.
Traveling with your tender is easier with these solutions.
Thousands of boats are stolen each year. Max Hardberger recovers some of them using alcohol, witch doctors and other forms of guile.
Follow a father-son journey of patience, teamwork, and triumph as they restore a 1992 McKee Craft skiff, transforming frustrations into life lessons on the water.
Don’t fear dripless shaft seals.
Use this boat spring commissioning checklist to tackle overlooked engine room chores
Everything you need to know about fixing your air conditioner.
The best way to fill in the cracks.
When Power & Motoryacht’s Senior Editor Chris Dixon embarked on restoring a classic McKee Craft skiff with his son, the two set sail into uncharted territory.
Mike Smith on why you need to get some dive gear and get under your boat.
Fuel, water and waste tanks accumulate gunk over the years. Get rid of that stuff before it damages something expensive.
How one man’s fishing boat became a family’s ticket to freedom from the Holocaust.
