
How to Add Wireless Charging to Your Boat
Throw that old cord away! Luddite Mike Smith tells us why you’ll never go back to a plug-in charger again.

Throw that old cord away! Luddite Mike Smith tells us why you’ll never go back to a plug-in charger again.

Going digital is easy. Mike Smith, a self professed Luddite, shares some tech tips.

Mike Smith lays out the family benefits of putting the kids to work getting the boat summer-ready. Give that kid a wrench!

Recent fires are making some boat owners wonder if replacing their batteries with lithiums is worth the risk.

Can you insure a 30-year-old boat? The answer is yes, but it’s a pain. Here are tips on how to minimize that.

Thousands of boats have completed America’s Great Loop circumnavigation of the Eastern U.S. If you want to join them, here’s some info to get you started.

So, you want the salty look of teak, but think life’s too short to scrub, sand and varnish? Maybe you need some plastic.

Dan’s recent story about his dog jumping overboard reminds Technical Editor Mike Smith of the time he had to fish a feral cat from New York Harbor.

Tips and tricks for some of the best ways to remove water spots and keep your boat clear of them.

When the shine of your boat’s topsides starts to fade, consider a new coat of paint. To help in the decision, we weigh the pros and cons of attempting the job (or some of it) yourself.

Towing a classy boat makes you feel like the King (or Queen) of the Road. Keep it that way by maintaining your trailer like a pro.

Multiple outboards produce plenty of 12-volt amps. Use them to power your ship’s systems and you could potentially lose the genset.

Want to get off the grid, but stay in the loop? Here are a few workarounds to keep your lines of communication open while cruising.

Returning an older boat to like-new condition is usually less costly than buying a new one, and it’ll make you the envy of the marina. But it comes with its own set of challenges.

The small details make a big difference when it comes time to sell your boat. Follow these tips and get a better return.

Throw that old cord away! Luddite Mike Smith tells us why you’ll never go back to a plug-in charger again.

Going digital is easy. Mike Smith, a self professed Luddite, shares some tech tips.

Mike Smith lays out the family benefits of putting the kids to work getting the boat summer-ready. Give that kid a wrench!

Recent fires are making some boat owners wonder if replacing their batteries with lithiums is worth the risk.

Can you insure a 30-year-old boat? The answer is yes, but it’s a pain. Here are tips on how to minimize that.

Thousands of boats have completed America’s Great Loop circumnavigation of the Eastern U.S. If you want to join them, here’s some info to get you started.

So, you want the salty look of teak, but think life’s too short to scrub, sand and varnish? Maybe you need some plastic.

Dan’s recent story about his dog jumping overboard reminds Technical Editor Mike Smith of the time he had to fish a feral cat from New York Harbor.

Tips and tricks for some of the best ways to remove water spots and keep your boat clear of them.

When the shine of your boat’s topsides starts to fade, consider a new coat of paint. To help in the decision, we weigh the pros and cons of attempting the job (or some of it) yourself.

Towing a classy boat makes you feel like the King (or Queen) of the Road. Keep it that way by maintaining your trailer like a pro.

Multiple outboards produce plenty of 12-volt amps. Use them to power your ship’s systems and you could potentially lose the genset.

Want to get off the grid, but stay in the loop? Here are a few workarounds to keep your lines of communication open while cruising.

Returning an older boat to like-new condition is usually less costly than buying a new one, and it’ll make you the envy of the marina. But it comes with its own set of challenges.

The small details make a big difference when it comes time to sell your boat. Follow these tips and get a better return.