Mid-Summer Tune-Up
June 9, 2020
Vibration, galvanic corrosion, calcium buildup—oh my! Why not take a few minutes this coming weekend and give your boat a once-over?
Vibration, galvanic corrosion, calcium buildup—oh my! Why not take a few minutes this coming weekend and give your boat a once-over?
Sometimes, all your self-contained air-conditioner needs is a couple of shots from a common dock hose.
Creating a library of owner’s manuals and other stuff has real, hands-on advantages.
Here’s another nifty usage for the tapered wooden plugs designed to prevent a sinking if a through-hull or other fitting fails.
You wouldn’t drink dirty water, so don’t feed your engine dirty fuel.
Marine technology has come a long way, but sometimes we can still turn to our cavemen ancestors for simple innovations when the wrench just won’t reach that darn nut.
Next time you finish up an onboard painting project, why haul that old brush cleaning solution off to a recycling facility?
Getting the boat ready for the summer season is an exercise that we need right now more than ever.
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.
When it comes to your boat’s engines don’t believe everything you hear. In the interest of keeping our readers informed, we debunk the five particularly egregious engine misconceptions making their way through the boating community.
Critters abound in salt water, just waiting to wreak havoc on sea water-cooled systems. Here’s how to keep ’em at bay.
Designed for boats from 23 to 30 feet, the long-anticipated Seakeeper 1 makes its surprise debut at the Miami boat show.
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.
Vibration, galvanic corrosion, calcium buildup—oh my! Why not take a few minutes this coming weekend and give your boat a once-over?
Sometimes, all your self-contained air-conditioner needs is a couple of shots from a common dock hose.
Leverage from a trusted tool is always welcome.
Creating a library of owner’s manuals and other stuff has real, hands-on advantages.
Here’s another nifty usage for the tapered wooden plugs designed to prevent a sinking if a through-hull or other fitting fails.
You wouldn’t drink dirty water, so don’t feed your engine dirty fuel.
Marine technology has come a long way, but sometimes we can still turn to our cavemen ancestors for simple innovations when the wrench just won’t reach that darn nut.
Next time you finish up an onboard painting project, why haul that old brush cleaning solution off to a recycling facility?
Getting the boat ready for the summer season is an exercise that we need right now more than ever.
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.
When it comes to your boat’s engines don’t believe everything you hear. In the interest of keeping our readers informed, we debunk the five particularly egregious engine misconceptions making their way through the boating community.
Critters abound in salt water, just waiting to wreak havoc on sea water-cooled systems. Here’s how to keep ’em at bay.
Designed for boats from 23 to 30 feet, the long-anticipated Seakeeper 1 makes its surprise debut at the Miami boat show.
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.
