Believe it or not, the electrical system in your boat faces a foe more sinister than the ravages of time or the harshness of the marine environment. Your … [Read more...]
Brett Becker
Used Boat Shopping: Caveat Emptor
March 14, 2012 By 1 Comment
Having spent time at the Miami Boat Show this year, I still feel a bit dizzied from the shimmer of polished stainless and the intoxicating smell of fresh … [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...]
The Latest in Spark Plug Technology
February 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
When I was a kid, I remember my dad cleaning and gapping spark plugs to get a few more hours out of them. Frugality was his answer to a lot of problems, … [Read more...]
Gelcoat Maintenance: Shiny Side Up
February 14, 2012 By 3 Comments
When it comes to caring for the finish on your boat, there are essentially five steps to the process and two approaches. The steps are, in order: Wash Clean Polish Protect Maintain The … [Read more...]
Marine Engine Oil: Synthetic or Conventional?
February 2, 2012 By 3 Comments
When you’re talking about engines, gas or diesel, inboard or outboard, you can always find someone to argue that your boat or tow vehicle would better … [Read more...]
Five Tips for Ramp Launching
January 18, 2012 By 2 Comments
One would hope all boaters wouldn’t need a guide like this to tell you how to launch a boat, but some do. That said, we realize we walk a thin line between … [Read more...]