How to Control Pests on Your Boat
September 4, 2025
Mike Smith dives deep into how to best rid your boat of unwanted pests—and we don’t mean your in-laws!
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.
Yamaha’s wireless Helm Master system allows you to dock your boat from anywhere aboard.
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.
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.
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.
Use this boat spring commissioning checklist to tackle overlooked engine room chores
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.
Yamaha’s wireless Helm Master system allows you to dock your boat from anywhere aboard.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t fear dripless shaft seals.
Use this boat spring commissioning checklist to tackle overlooked engine room chores
