
Swim Platform Options
How to choose the right swim platform.


Computers are great, but some propellers still demand a craftsman with a hammer.

Mike Smith dives deep into how to best rid your boat of unwanted pests—and we don’t mean your in-laws!

Learn the difference between towing and salvage in boating. Understand costs, risks, and how to avoid expensive surprises when your vessel needs help.

Every liquid on your boat needs a filter. And you should change it more often than you think.

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.

Has your boat ever been on the receiving end of a thunderbolt? The odds are worse than you might realize. Here’s what you can do to minimize the likelihood of it happening to your boat.


Marine Engine Ventilation: Ensure Proper Airflow

Traveling with your tender is easier with these solutions.

Mike Smith on keeping algae, grass and barnacles at bay.

Gremlins live in all our boats, and often come out of hiding in the spring.

Hydraulic systems are extra-reliable but they need regular maintenance to stay that way.

Everything you need to know about fixing your air conditioner.

Automatic fire-suppression systems react to fire faster than you can, and could save your life.

How to choose the right swim platform.

Computers are great, but some propellers still demand a craftsman with a hammer.

Mike Smith dives deep into how to best rid your boat of unwanted pests—and we don’t mean your in-laws!

Learn the difference between towing and salvage in boating. Understand costs, risks, and how to avoid expensive surprises when your vessel needs help.

Every liquid on your boat needs a filter. And you should change it more often than you think.

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.

Has your boat ever been on the receiving end of a thunderbolt? The odds are worse than you might realize. Here’s what you can do to minimize the likelihood of it happening to your boat.

No boat has enough places to grab onto.

Marine Engine Ventilation: Ensure Proper Airflow

Traveling with your tender is easier with these solutions.

Mike Smith on keeping algae, grass and barnacles at bay.

Gremlins live in all our boats, and often come out of hiding in the spring.

Hydraulic systems are extra-reliable but they need regular maintenance to stay that way.

Everything you need to know about fixing your air conditioner.

Automatic fire-suppression systems react to fire faster than you can, and could save your life.