Fresh water systems in one form or another (even as simple as a bucket or a barrel with a cup on a string) have been on boats since man ventured far enough … [Read more...]
DIY
Troubleshooting a Rough-Running Outboard
February 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment
With the advent of solid-state ignition, fuel injection, and a host of other technologies, today’s two- and four-stroke outboards are more reliable … [Read more...]
Budgeting for Boat Maintenance: How Hands On Will You Be?
January 12, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Upkeep chores and materials will cost more or less depending on the type of boat you own, where you keep it and, of course, on your own patience, skills, … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting a Manual Marine Head
January 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Engines stall, pumps stop pumping, and lights stop working quite frequently on boats—it’s part of the game. But there’s perhaps no more troublesome … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting Your Boat’s 12-Volt DC Lights
October 15, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Let there be light…or not. One of the most annoying and common problems you will encounter as a boat owner are lights that fail to work. At a minimum … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Used Boat for Sale
September 13, 2016 By Leave a Comment
First impressions are everything when you're trying to attract buyers to your used boat for sale. Just as important as when selling a house, proper staging … [Read more...]
Five Great Winter Boat Projects
February 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Admit it—you’re bored. The holidays have long gone and with the Super Bowl over the prospects for any chances at fun are pretty slim until spring comes … [Read more...]
Dripless Shaft Seal Installation
October 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tired of leaky shaft seals filling the bilge with water or having to replace the packing? The solution is to replace the old stuffing box with a new dripless … [Read more...]
Stuffing Box Maintenance
September 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It happens every spring: Right after launching their inboard-engine-powered boats, owners are left wondering why they didn’t repack the engine shaft … [Read more...]
Boat Yard Etiquette for DIY Boaters
May 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
The trend in boat yards is to not allow do-it-yourselfers to do any work on the outside of your vessel. With high storage fees for a relatively small patch … [Read more...]