DIY

Starting with just a bare hull, a couple perseveres to Build an Ed Monk Jr.–designed expedition yacht.

Life’s too short to spend it maintaining brightwork, so pick a varnish that lasts. But which one? We asked the experts.

We always keep a plunger with our snorkeling gear. Don’t you?

Believe it or not, busting rust on stainless steel can be both an easy and satisfying task.

Sometimes the best plan of action is ‘to not to.’

Using a power buffer to clean and polish your gelcoat is good for you and for your boat.

Today’s vacuum gauges are more sophisticated than ever.

A larger pump doesn't necessarily mean a better system, make sure you are set up to keep your boat afloat.

That smartphone’s not just for talkin’, ya know.

To heck with knives and fly-fishing forceps. There’s a much better way to extract those little jewels.

Two-part marine paints are finicky. Here’s how to handle ‘em.

Lighting your boat just got easier with Scheiber’s kinetic Light Air Switch kit, with Marinebeam assist. (Panbo)

This clever DIY anchor chain washdown is what every gunkholer needs.

The options are getting better and cheaper

Turn this diamond in the rough into the perfect NW pocket-cruiser.

Large 10- to 12-gauge butt connectors? Much finer wire? Try this trick and keep right on chuggin’.

Finding a perfect replacement is not often easy.

Forget to wear a long-sleeved shirt when grinding fiberglass? Nix that dust with a lint roller.

Steve Zimmerman explains choosing the right sealant for the job and why 5200 shouldn't be your go to.

One man’s quest to restore a 70-year-old fireboat.

The USCG issues a Marine Safety Alert on this potential issue after numerous reports of degraded radio communication

Our troubleshooting guru, Steve Zimmerman, takes us through how to properly maintain your raw water pumps.

Steve Zimmerman explains how to troubleshoot issues with your marine diesel engine's starter.