Many boaters’ sole reason for owning a boat is to be able to go fishing whenever time and tide moves them. Fishing is their hobby, their passion and … [Read more...]
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The Latest in Spark Plug Technology
February 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
When I was a kid, I remember my dad cleaning and gapping spark plugs to get a few more hours out of them. Frugality was his answer to a lot of problems, … [Read more...]
New England Boat Show: Fresh Confidence
February 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
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...]
Seven Marine 557 Outboard: In-Water Debut
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s alive! Seven Marine has breathed life into its 557 outboard. The monster motor -- powered by 6.2 liters of supercharged Cadillac V8 -- was in the … [Read more...]
Boatyards in Winter
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Boaters in cold climes are in stasis through the long winter nap, but not boatyards. In boatyards, a flurry of unique work goes on unseen at this time … [Read more...]
Gelcoat Maintenance: Shiny Side Up
February 14, 2012 By 3 Comments
When it comes to caring for the finish on your boat, there are essentially five steps to the process and two approaches. The steps are, in order: Wash Clean Polish Protect Maintain The … [Read more...]
Marine Engine Oil: Synthetic or Conventional?
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When you’re talking about engines, gas or diesel, inboard or outboard, you can always find someone to argue that your boat or tow vehicle would better … [Read more...]
Black Fin in the Rough
January 23, 2012 By 11 Comments
Neglected boats seem to find me. People call to see if I’m interested in buying or can help to resurrect old wrecks. I try to give advice or direct them … [Read more...]
Five Tips for Ramp Launching
January 18, 2012 By 2 Comments
One would hope all boaters wouldn’t need a guide like this to tell you how to launch a boat, but some do. That said, we realize we walk a thin line between … [Read more...]
Boating Year Round
January 11, 2012 By 2 Comments
Now that the cold weather has truly arrived here in the northeast US, as evidenced by ice on the pond and an appreciable dent in my woodpile, I wonder … [Read more...]
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