
The Importance of Tuning the Rudders on Your Boat
Think rudders are simple? Nope—it takes complex geometry to produce maximum running efficiency.

Think rudders are simple? Nope—it takes complex geometry to produce maximum running efficiency.

With hundreds of inspections under his belt, Capt. Richard Thiel explains what engine room essentials you need to look for.

Take a look back at the life of legendary early 20th century boatbuilder Forest E. Johnson and the advent of the Miami boatbuilding scene. (It involves lots of rum running.)

Maintaining boat engines isn’t rocket science, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Let us show you how to do it the right way.

Think rudders are simple? Nope—it takes complex geometry to produce maximum running efficiency.

With hundreds of inspections under his belt, Capt. Richard Thiel explains what engine room essentials you need to look for.

Take a look back at the life of legendary early 20th century boatbuilder Forest E. Johnson and the advent of the Miami boatbuilding scene. (It involves lots of rum running.)

Maintaining boat engines isn’t rocket science, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Let us show you how to do it the right way.