It’s probably safe to say not everyone is cut out for the rigors of used-boat ownership. Before you let your boat-buying fever get ahead of you and your … [Read more...]
Boat Maintenance
Boat Wiring: Use Good Terminals and Tools
December 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Maybe you’ve seen this at your marina or boatyard before: an able-bodied weekend warrior hanging upside down in a bilge or wet locker mumbling obscenities … [Read more...]
Teleflex Steering: Maintenance
September 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In my blog from last week, I described how to replace an old worn out Teleflex steering cable for your outboard boat. This week, let's look at how to maintain … [Read more...]
Boating Friendships: Above and Beyond
August 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
To the uninitiated, a weekend of boating seems like nothing more than a bunch of people out on the water, driving around and pulling people with ropes. … [Read more...]
Boat Maintenance: The Satisfaction of Hard Work
April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As I begin to type this blog, I look down at the backs of my hands, and they look like they’ve been put through a cotton gin. My hands ache from tugging … [Read more...]
Anodes for Outboards and Outdrives
March 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
Scientists discovered a couple of centuries ago that when you fasten two metals together in seawater, electrons will flow from the more active metal, the … [Read more...]
Cabin Top Handrails: New Life for Your Old Boat
January 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
Adding new or replacing old cabin top handrails on your boat is a great upgrade that will give you confidence when moving about your boat. If your boat … [Read more...]
Rotten to the Core: Fiberglass Core Repair, Part Two
December 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
In my last post, I explained how to identify where the core of a fiberglass boat needs repair. When repairing core problems it is important to find the … [Read more...]
Fiberglass Core Repairs, Part One
December 9, 2010 By 3 Comments
If you are considering buying an older fiberglass boat that your marine surveyor has indicated has water in the hull, don’t be put off-- this is fairly … [Read more...]
G-10: The Secret Weapon of DIY Boat Repairers
December 3, 2010 By 2 Comments
People who enjoy fixing old boats all have their favorite products. Some like working with wood, some on fiberglass boats, others with epoxy etc…but … [Read more...]