Boating is a pastime that requires water, but I don’t know too many sailors who like getting wet. Whether it is spray, rain, or green water over the … [Read more...]
Boat Advice
How-to, tips. General boating advice.
Removing Vinyl Boat Lettering and Decals
August 15, 2012 By
A few posts ago, I wrote about how to remove a painted boat name. Vinyl boat names and decals are just as common these days, and removing them requires … [Read more...]
Catamaran Powerboats: Offshore Fishing in a Small Package
August 10, 2012 By
Driving a launch around a harbor with over 1,200 moorings gets you acquainted with many kinds of boats. I’ve come to know several avid recreational fishermen … [Read more...]
Engine Outdrives: Inspect Those Bellows
August 7, 2012 By
A friend of mine — and I swear it wasn’t me, honest — bought a nifty little used runabout not too long ago, and got a pretty good deal on it. Or … [Read more...]
How I Escaped from Limbo: the Boat, that is
August 2, 2012 By
Today I escaped from Limbo! Limbo the sailboat, not the other bad place—both seemed equally one step short of hell. My project boat, formerly called … [Read more...]
Boat Trailers: Maintain Your Bearings
July 26, 2012 By
When I worked in an auto parts store, every so often a guy who had just bought a used boat would bring in a shop towel filled with pieces of exploded trailer … [Read more...]
Fresh Water Storage on Boats: Keeping it Sweet
July 21, 2012 By
It's not unusual for boat owners with fixed fresh water systems to experience funny-tasting, foul smelling, discolored, or tainted fresh water systems. … [Read more...]
The Right Boat Tool for the Job
July 14, 2012 By
Plunk goes the soft tool bag filled with old tools on the deck of the launch. Time to change a clogged Racor fuel filter on the boat’s diesel, which … [Read more...]
How to Remove a Painted Boat Name: Try Easy-Off
July 9, 2012 By
True story: A guy brings home a used boat he just bought, and he is just beaming. His wife comes out, says nothing at first, then points to the boat and … [Read more...]
Buying a Boat with a Partner
July 7, 2012 By
Partnering with someone else to buy a boat may be a good option for people with common interests. The partnering advantage comes from shared activities … [Read more...]
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