As a liveaboard who spent a decade’s worth of summers at anchor, I earned a PhD in dealing with heat on a boat. And we’re not talking your run-of- … [Read more...]
Boating
Marine Toilets: The Basics
July 11, 2016 By Leave a Comment
One difference between a “guys'” open boat and a boat intended for mixed company or the entire family is a marine toilet or head. Graduating from … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Fourth of July by Boat
June 27, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The Fourth of July holiday is the granddaddy of summer boating weekends in the United States, are if there’s one occasion an owner uses his boat during … [Read more...]
Marine Battery Types and Charging Tips
June 21, 2016 By 2 Comments
Most boats under 50 feet in length have 12-volt electrical systems. Yet many experienced boaters can’t tell you much about the batteries they have on … [Read more...]
Family Fishing: Essential Gear and Tips To Get You Going
June 17, 2016 By 2 Comments
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I fully embrace the old saying, “A bad day fishing is better than a good day at the office.” My addiction to … [Read more...]
How Big an Outboard Will Fit on My Boat?
June 12, 2016 By
In this world of bigger-is-better, I’ve often been asked, “Just how big an outboard can I put on my boat?” The answer, of course, depends on the … [Read more...]
Five Great Fishing Apps That Aren’t Fishing Apps
June 10, 2016 By Leave a Comment
If you’re an angler, it’s certainly no secret that you can find and download literally hundreds of different smartphone and tablet apps that promise … [Read more...]
Fun Behind the Boat: Which Watersport Works for You?
June 6, 2016 By Leave a Comment
If you’re new to boating or simply not plugged into the watersports market, the array of fun things you can do behind your boat can be dizzying. There … [Read more...]
Fishing Boats
June 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment
This article originally appeared on boats.com. Republished by permission. Would you like to own a fishing boat? Since you’ve ended up … [Read more...]
Boat Waxes and Polishes for Making Your Gelcoat Shine
May 15, 2016 By Leave a Comment
If there’s one thing that gets anyone with a boating affliction pumped up, it’s a glossy shine on a fine-looking boat. But if you’ve looked down … [Read more...]