I've talked a lot in this blog about the differences between boats and cars -- how they're built and serviced differently, and how their wiring and other … [Read more...]
Boating
Essential Onboard Tools for Boaters
January 26, 2016 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve ever tried to make a repair onboard before—at sea or at the dock—you know it’s sort of like working on the house: you get started only … [Read more...]
Boat Buying Decision: One Engine or Two?
January 4, 2016 By Leave a Comment
If you’re like a lot of boaters, you can become afflicted with “two-foot fever,” a malaise that grabs hold of you and makes you think how much happier … [Read more...]
Boat-Towing with Front-Wheel Drive
December 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment
A buddy of mine was nosing around the Auto Trader the other day looking for a used SUV to replace his clapped-out old beater. He has a boat, so he was … [Read more...]
Hull Cores in Used Boats
December 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment
For performance applications and some higher-end used boats, the ads often will tout foam or balsa core construction. But what does that mean exactly? You … [Read more...]
Five Great Destinations for Trailer Boats: Orlando Area
November 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Central Florida is home to some of the most famous attractions and theme parks in the world, and it’s rightly known for those places -- but one thing … [Read more...]
Boat Towing: How Much Truck is Enough?
November 25, 2015 By 2 Comments
I’ve written about tow-vehicle power before, but it’s time to revisit the topic. Say you just purchased a used boat, but the truck you have just … [Read more...]
Four Great Destinations for Trailer Boats: Los Angeles Area
October 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Let me start this travel piece with a word of caution. California and the West are in the midst of a serious drought. I cannot be held responsible if you … [Read more...]
Outboard Engines: The 8- to 15-hp Sweet Spot
October 15, 2015 By 2 Comments
A Ted Williams 9.9-horsepower, two-stroke outboard was the engine that many of my childhood memories are wrapped around. Whether it was crabbing the Chesapeake … [Read more...]
Winter Layup Tips for Your Boat
October 3, 2015 By 2 Comments
In many parts of the country, this is transition season, time to haul and winterize your boat. Fall haul-out nearly matches the urgency level of spring … [Read more...]