When I was younger, one of my hobbies was going to junkyards, and if you saw the heaps I drove in those days, you’d understand why. Junkyards are … [Read more...]
Boating
Rafting Up: Tips and Tricks
February 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Rafting up with other boats can serve two purposes – it can either provide you a docking place when the boat slips are already full, or it can be strictly … [Read more...]
10 Tips on How to Tow a Disabled Boat
February 1, 2014 By 2 Comments
The time-honored law of the sea says you have to render assistance to a fellow boater in trouble. It makes sense – you might be in his shoes next time. … [Read more...]
Ethanol and Boat Fuel: Stay Vigilant
January 29, 2014 By Leave a Comment
If you're new to boating and are looking at used boats to buy, you might not be aware of the running battle boaters have been waging with ethanol-based … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Used Boat for Sale
January 26, 2014 By 2 Comments
First impressions are everything when you are trying to attract buyers to your used boat for sale. Just as important as when selling a house, proper staging … [Read more...]
Safety Gear Checklists: Smart on Any Vessel
January 23, 2014 By Leave a Comment
I sometimes write about the routines and challenges of running a charter schooner in busy Newport, Rhode Island. Now I'm reporting from Belize city, … [Read more...]
Boat Trailers 101: Materials, Brakes, Hardware
January 20, 2014 By 4 Comments
You might think a trailer is a trailer is a trailer. Uh, no. Like so many other products, the quality of trailers varies widely, and if you look closely … [Read more...]
Best Dog Breeds for Boaters
January 17, 2014 By 1 Comment
Man’s best friend can be a great companion on land or at sea. There are many breeds of dogs that were bred to be on the water and are considered a natural … [Read more...]
Visiting a Boat Show: Game Plan!
January 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
One of the best things you can do to kick out the winter doldrums and start getting psyched for spring is to visit a nice, big boat show. It doesn’t … [Read more...]
Towing Safety: The Art of Getting There
January 8, 2014 By 1 Comment
Of course, we all want to get on the water as soon as possible. That leads to hurrying, which in turn leads to mistakes. So while the water is frozen (at … [Read more...]