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...]
Brett Becker
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...]
Boat Trailers: How Much Hitch?
December 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Hauling a boat to your favorite lake or river can be a challenge. Oftentimes, boats are some of the heaviest loads you can pull. The good news is that … [Read more...]
Choosing a Boat: Ski and Wakeboard Boat Pros and Cons
December 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It has been said time and again that all boats are compromises. That logic applies probably most pointedly to tow boats: ski boats and wakeboard boats, … [Read more...]
How to Fix Gelcoat Gouges
December 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I wrote recently about how to about fix light scratches in gelcoat, and also outlined how to find gelcoat suppliers. But what if you’re looking at a … [Read more...]
Tow Boat Powertrains: Direct-Drive vs. V-Drive
December 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Most boaters start out with the classic runabout as their first boat. It’s great to get the family out on the water together. Then it happens. Your kid … [Read more...]
Koul Tools for Stainless Steel Braided Engine Plumbing
December 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I've worked with stainless-steel-braided hose on enough boats over the years to know that its benefits outweigh its drawbacks. The benefits come in the … [Read more...]
How to Fix Light Gelcoat Scratches
November 18, 2013 By 2 Comments
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...]
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...]