Editor's Note: For a great ride, you need a great tow boat. Here (in no particular order) are the boats Brett Becker chose as the ten best tow boats available … [Read more...]
Water-Pump Impeller: Priority One
June 3, 2012 By
Unless you have proof in the form of a receipt or confirmation from the shop that did the work, replacing the water-pump impeller should be one of the … [Read more...]
Boat Speed vs. Fuel Economy
May 30, 2012 By
Given the current level of fuel prices and their volatility, it’s a good idea to be aware of fuel economy when shopping for a new or used boat. Then … [Read more...]
The Boat-Tow Truck I Wish Someone Would Build
May 24, 2012 By
After towing a 4,200-pound boat trailer with Volkswagen’s fantastic Touareg TDI, I was amazed at the fuel economy. By keeping the cruise engaged at 60 … [Read more...]
Owning a Trailerable Boat: Hidden Costs
May 17, 2012 By
One thing they won’t tell you—and whatever “they” you have in mind is fine with me—is that there are a number of ongoing costs associated with … [Read more...]
Boat Trailer Brakes: Surge vs. Electric-over-Hydraulic
April 30, 2012 By
There are plenty of advantages to owning a trailerable boat as opposed to one that you keep in a slip or on a mooring. If you're shopping for such a boat, … [Read more...]
Prop Primer: A Short Course in Propeller Terminology
April 26, 2012 By
If you’re new to boating, or you're considering buying a boat that's unfamiliar to you, you’ll need to devote some attention to the matter of propellers … [Read more...]
Boat Trailer Chains: The Art of Hooking Up
April 17, 2012 By
If you're thinking of buying a trailerable boat, remember that there are two types of people at the launch ramp – those who are prepared and those who … [Read more...]
Propeller Choice: A Lesson in the Basics
April 6, 2012 By
The speed bug bites everyone, and it will bite you. Your boat does 48 mph and you want it to top 50 mph, if for no other reason than to be able to brag … [Read more...]
High-Altitude Boating: Where Did the Power Go?
March 29, 2012 By
All but two of highest lakes in the United States are in Colorado. The highest, for information’s sake, is Lake Muriel in Washington, but it’s more … [Read more...]
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