Switching to Lithium Batteries on Your Boat
June 11, 2020
Lead-acid batteries are so 20th century; lithium’s the future. Making the switch is costly, but there are major benefits.
Lead-acid batteries are so 20th century; lithium’s the future. Making the switch is costly, but there are major benefits.
You wouldn’t drink dirty water, so don’t feed your engine dirty fuel.
No one enjoys having their boat on the hard, but use this time to your advantage by inspecting every inch. Here are the most important things that need to be done.
Critters abound in salt water, just waiting to wreak havoc on sea water-cooled systems. Here’s how to keep ’em at bay.
Advice on how to make your tender last from a RIB repair specialist.
Paint jobs are expensive, but with just a little care, the shine will last for many years.
A modern outboard will last a long, long time with only basic care and maintenance.
Are today’s environmental laws turning DIY boat owners into an endangered species?
Think rudders are simple? Nope—it takes complex geometry to produce maximum running efficiency.
This unconventional center console splits the outboards to make room for a unique Fish-Thru transom.
The good news is there’s a generator to fit almost any boat. The tricky part, of course, is picking the right one.
Life’s too short to spend it maintaining brightwork, so you’ll want a varnish that lasts. But which one is best? We ask the experts.
Turbocharger Basics for Boaters: Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting
The Right Way to Buff Your Boat Hull: Tools, Techniques & Expert Advice
Is get-home power really necessary? Seldom-used get-home engines might not work when you need them most.
Lead-acid batteries are so 20th century; lithium’s the future. Making the switch is costly, but there are major benefits.
You wouldn’t drink dirty water, so don’t feed your engine dirty fuel.
No one enjoys having their boat on the hard, but use this time to your advantage by inspecting every inch. Here are the most important things that need to be done.
Critters abound in salt water, just waiting to wreak havoc on sea water-cooled systems. Here’s how to keep ’em at bay.
Advice on how to make your tender last from a RIB repair specialist.
Paint jobs are expensive, but with just a little care, the shine will last for many years.
A modern outboard will last a long, long time with only basic care and maintenance.
Are today’s environmental laws turning DIY boat owners into an endangered species?
Think rudders are simple? Nope—it takes complex geometry to produce maximum running efficiency.
This unconventional center console splits the outboards to make room for a unique Fish-Thru transom.
The good news is there’s a generator to fit almost any boat. The tricky part, of course, is picking the right one.
Life’s too short to spend it maintaining brightwork, so you’ll want a varnish that lasts. But which one is best? We ask the experts.
Turbocharger Basics for Boaters: Maintenance, Cleaning & Troubleshooting
The Right Way to Buff Your Boat Hull: Tools, Techniques & Expert Advice
Is get-home power really necessary? Seldom-used get-home engines might not work when you need them most.
