Used boats often have scratched gelcoat. If you've been shopping used boats for any length of time, you probably knew that already. The good news is that … [Read more...]
Boating
High-Tech Towboat Electronics
November 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Over the last several years, a quiet revolution has been taking place on the dashboards of premium towboats, industry-wide. Virtually all of them, it seems, … [Read more...]
These Are a Few of My Favorite Boat Tools
November 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Now that my tool box is well stocked, it’s getting difficult to take fulfilling trips to Sears. When a mechanical problem presents itself, it’s less … [Read more...]
Fairhaven Memorial to Fishermen and Their Families
November 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Just the other day I discovered a lady working on tribute to lost fisherman in my hometown of Fairhaven, Mass. Debbie Charpentier works at the town’s … [Read more...]
Boating Weather: Thermal Sea and Land Breezes
November 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
All summer long I’ve been describing the southwesterly sea-breeze conditions typically found on Narragansett Bay to my boating guests. While the shape … [Read more...]
Depthsounder Transducer Cables: Airmar-Gemeco Retrofits
November 3, 2013 By 1 Comment
One of the first things people think about when they buy a used boat is whether and how to upgrade the electronics. These days, sounders, plotters, radars, … [Read more...]
Replumbing Your Used Boat Engine
October 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
You never know what you’ll find when you open the engine hatch on a used boat. One thing you can count on finding is the need to replace a few items. … [Read more...]
Boat Buyers Beware Grimy Engines and Bilges
October 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you’re looking at a used boat, pay close attention to the outward appearance of the engine. Is it clean or grimy with oil? Are there rusty areas under … [Read more...]
Dripless Shaft Seal Installation
October 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tired of leaky shaft seals filling the bilge with water or having to replace the packing? The solution is to replace the old stuffing box with a new dripless … [Read more...]
How to Tie a Bowline: Remember the Two Loops
October 22, 2013 By 1 Comment
A lot of people have tried and failed to learn how to tie a bowline, the most important knot in boating, and one of the most important knots anywhere. It’s … [Read more...]