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Strategies for protecting the exterior layers of both you and your boat More
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Kalyan Jana, development support manager (specialty markets) for EnerSys, sent us his four-step guide to winter battery storage. More
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By Peter Nielsen Posted January 27, 2010
A few years ago I was seriously interested in a Pearson 10M that was on the market for a very reasonable asking price. I had looked it over pretty closely—or so I thought—and I had picked up on a number of faults, none of which were serious enough to put me off. More
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By Peter Nielsen Posted January 27, 2010
Before I laid the boat up, I had to replace a bilge pump that had mysteriously stopped working. It sounds remedial, but I have seen enough botched jobs on boats to know that you can’t take knowledge for granted... More
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By Peter Nielsen Posted January 27, 2010
A few years ago, I left my boat’s two lead-acid batteries on board over winter. It wasn’t intentional—an early snowfall led me to cover the boat up sooner than anticipated, and I just never got around to taking the batteries off. More
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Having a first-aid kit on board can keep a mild accident from turning into a major emergency. More
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By Peter Nielsen Posted June 22, 2009
Improve performance and take pleasure in fairing your boat's keel. More
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A teak deck requires care, but not as much as you might think. More
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By Don Casey Posted April 15, 2009
Keep steering systems working with a regular maintenance plan. More
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By Rosie Burr Posted April 15, 2009
An easy guide to identifying and repairing blisters. More
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By Nigel Calder Posted April 15, 2009
Ready to launch? Here are ten things you may have missed. More
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By Charles Mason Posted April 8, 2009
Before you go out onto the water, think about getting a free safety assessment from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. More
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By Peter Nielsen Posted March 12, 2009
A paint job, combined with a new antiskid, spruces up an old boat. More
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This easy project will help keep you ahead of most maintenance chores. More
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By Meredith Laitos Posted February 19, 2009
The Sea Scouts of Bay Village, Ohio took home the grand prize of $30,000 from the Interlux Waterfront Challenge More
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Fed up with maintaining brightwork? An oiled finish could be the answer, says Mark Corke, who decided to try it on his own boat More
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By Don Casey Posted February 6, 2009
A feed from the beach opens up a world of appliance options. More
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By Marci Paravia Posted December 5, 2008
Covering your inflatable is not only good seamanship; it will prolong the life of your (considerable) investment. More
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When it comes to longevity, using a good boat cover is just as important as winterizing the engine. More
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Mack Boring & Parts Co. announces expansion plans.
"Building on its ongoing commitment to education, Mack Boring & Parts Co. announces an expanded diesel training services division. The Union, New Jersey, facility has more than doubled in size to accommodate the thousands of technicians seeking diesel engine training." More
