Summer is here. Your boat is still on the trailer in the back yard. Or on stands in the boat yard. You're staring at the topsides. They're dingy and faded … [Read more...]
New Life For Your Old Boat
Does taking care of your boat seem like a never-ending process? Then we bet you’re on the right track. Boat maintenance and restoration are essential to ensuring that you enjoy every minute you spend on the water. When you know your boat is in great condition, you can spend your carefree days on the water listening to the waves instead of wondering, what is that noise? We will share some restoration stories and maintenance tips and tricks to help you along the way. Or share some of your own – everyone can use a helping hand!
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...]
Water Pump Repair: Cheap is a Mistake
May 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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 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...]
Marine Outdrive Flushing: The Right Way
May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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...]
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...]
Gelcoat Maintenance: Time to Shine
April 20, 2013 By 2 Comments
Like a lot of other boaters all over the country, especially the northern parts, we're itching to get on the water this summer, and we're collecting the … [Read more...]
Marine Toilets: The Basics
April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
One difference between a “guys” open boat and a boat intended for mixed company or the entire family, is a marine toilet or head. Graduating from … [Read more...]
Test-Drive Trivia: Knock, Knock?
April 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you're ever test-driving a used stern-drive boat and you hear a knocking or thumping sound coming from the transom, but only when the drive is turned … [Read more...]
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