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...]
Tips for Boat Buyers
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Budgeting Your Boat Bucks
May 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 Leave a Comment
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 Leave a Comment
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 1 Comment
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...]
How to Scare Off Boat Buyers
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Sterndrive Engines: Big Block or Small?
May 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 Leave a Comment
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...]
Boat Vibration: Chasing Down the Culprits
April 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Fiberglass boats built in the 1980’s are numerous and, with routine maintenance, fun to own. The routine maintenance caveat is a cautionary tale. Let … [Read more...]
Cruisers Sport Series 238: Can Do.
April 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Wisconsin boatbuilders at Cruisers Yachts have been mighty busy lately, celebrating 60 years in business by creating a bunch of new models in all sizes, … [Read more...]