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...]
Boat Accessories
Transducer Thru-Hull Fittings
April 10, 2012 By
My buddy Charlie and his brother Bill, co-owners of a 23-foot 1977 Slickcraft SS235, were given a new fish-finder as a present. While the brothers already … [Read more...]
Propane-Powered Outboards by Lehr
March 31, 2012 By
Ever imagine boating without gasoline? No pain at the pump. Fewer dollars for despots. No ethanol troubles. And less emissions that add to the climate … [Read more...]
Seven Marine 557 Outboard: In-Water Debut
March 26, 2012 By
http://youtu.be/BqGjLOeRPfk It’s alive! Seven Marine has breathed life into its 557 outboard. The monster motor -- powered by 6.2 liters of supercharged … [Read more...]
Cooking on Boats
March 24, 2012 By
A recent kitchen renovation project in my home got me thinking about cooking facilities on boats--or more specifically the usual lack thereof. What philosophical … [Read more...]
Boat Wiring Is Not Car Wiring. Honest.
March 22, 2012 By
Believe it or not, the electrical system in your boat faces a foe more sinister than the ravages of time or the harshness of the marine environment. Your … [Read more...]
Anodes for Outboards and Outdrives
March 10, 2012 By
Scientists discovered a couple of centuries ago that when you fasten two metals together in seawater, electrons will flow from the more active metal, the … [Read more...]
New England Boat Show: Fresh Confidence
February 23, 2012 By
Buying a boat and maintaining a boating lifestyle takes a certain level of financial wherewithal, and I’m not talking about the super rich and their … [Read more...]
Wealthy Boaters All
December 15, 2011 By
One of my favorite TV shows is HGTVs’ House Hunters International. They focus on traveling the globe looking for housing in exotic places. Last week … [Read more...]
Talking Boats with Al Herum
December 6, 2011 By
Our sister site Boats.com frequently posts stories that originally appeared in Soundings Magazine. We thought you'd enjoy this profile of Al Herum, who … [Read more...]
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