Boatyard: The Rites of Spring
March 6, 2023
Mike Smith lays out the family benefits of putting the kids to work getting the boat summer-ready. Give that kid a wrench!
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.
So, you want the salty look of teak, but think life’s too short to scrub, sand and varnish? Maybe you need some plastic.
In an exclusive first test, Dan Harding reveals how the Seakeeper Ride will usher in a new era of stabilization—for the masses.
The ElectroStrainer from ElectroSea not only protects the raw-water conduit but also keeps the strainer basket free of growth.
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.
It’s a good idea to keep your seacock levers moving smartly, just in case you have to close or open one in a hurry.
Multiple outboards produce plenty of 12-volt amps. Use them to power your ship’s systems and you could potentially lose the genset.
Adding water to your head before leaving your boat will help keep the internal components from drying out.
The beloved Sea Lion II, a 1963 custom Whiticar, is given a new life after a passion-filled refit that nearly stalled out.
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.
The most critical thing you can do to preserve the well-being of an anchor windlass is to retrieve your anchor in the correct manner.
Losing an anchor due to a bad detachable link or a worn-out swivel or shackle can be VERY expensive. That’s why you should range the chain on your boat every few years.
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.
So, you want the salty look of teak, but think life’s too short to scrub, sand and varnish? Maybe you need some plastic.
In an exclusive first test, Dan Harding reveals how the Seakeeper Ride will usher in a new era of stabilization—for the masses.
The ElectroStrainer from ElectroSea not only protects the raw-water conduit but also keeps the strainer basket free of growth.
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.
It’s a good idea to keep your seacock levers moving smartly, just in case you have to close or open one in a hurry.
Multiple outboards produce plenty of 12-volt amps. Use them to power your ship’s systems and you could potentially lose the genset.
Adding water to your head before leaving your boat will help keep the internal components from drying out.
The beloved Sea Lion II, a 1963 custom Whiticar, is given a new life after a passion-filled refit that nearly stalled out.
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.
The most critical thing you can do to preserve the well-being of an anchor windlass is to retrieve your anchor in the correct manner.
Losing an anchor due to a bad detachable link or a worn-out swivel or shackle can be VERY expensive. That’s why you should range the chain on your boat every few years.
