There’s a reason why Grady-White stays at the top of the charts, as this versatile, well-planned little Freedom 192 demonstrates. It's a 19-foot dual-console … [Read more...]
Boating
Budgeting Your Boat Bucks
May 27, 2013 By
My friends and I use slang for the cost of boating—"boat bucks." One boat buck is equal to $100. So when we say, “it was a couple of boat bucks," … [Read more...]
Pontoon Boat Roundup
May 21, 2013 By
People who do their boating on lakes and other inland bodies of water have long known something that coastal boaters have only recently begun to find out: … [Read more...]
Boat Delivery: Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?
May 18, 2013 By
Anyone buying a boat via the Internet these days may want to consider the delivery aspect of getting the boat home. Trailering is one thing, but delivering … [Read more...]
Adding Trim Tabs
May 15, 2013 By
A buddy of mine bought a boat a while back that couldn’t keep its nose planted no matter how much negative trim he dialed in on his outboard. Hit a wave, … [Read more...]
Water Pump Repair: Cheap is a Mistake
May 12, 2013 By
Sooner or later, you’ll find yourself down in the bilge of boat, repairing a shredded water pump impeller. Then, a couple of days later, you could … [Read more...]
How to Scare Off Boat Buyers
May 9, 2013 By
Maybe it’s the white beard and sunburnt face that encourages people to ask my opinion about boats they are interested in buying. I prefer to think … [Read more...]
Marine Outdrive Flushing: The Right Way
May 6, 2013 By
The best way to flush your engine is by following the owner's manual, which is probably something that doesn’t come with a used boat, so let’s touch … [Read more...]
Sterndrive Engines: Big Block or Small?
May 4, 2013 By
I might be overthinking this, but let’s just say for the sake of simplicity that the price difference among all three is negligible, the hours are comparable, … [Read more...]
Inboard Engine Alignment
May 1, 2013 By
If you have an inboard engine on your boat and have excessive vibration, it may be due to the engine not being properly aligned with the shaft. Worn cutlass … [Read more...]