DIY

Expert troubleshooter Steve Zimmerman's top seven technical tips for boat shoppers.

With a "marinized" magnetized plumber’s snake, you may be surprised at what treasures come up.

A Japanese saw may be the perfect tool for certain precision projects on board.

A failing potable-water hose can present a sticky situation. Here's the tell.

Using the correct fasteners for different applications can prevent onboard problems.

A wooden Canadian classic makes an elegant transition to yacht life.

The worst time to discover your windshield wipers are shot is when you really need ’em.

Need to add circuits to your boat? It might be time to switch to digital.

A smartphone’s not just for talking, you know.

PEX tubing and SharkBite fittings can make leaking plumbing systems sound.

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

Vibration, galvanic corrosion, calcium buildup—oh my! Why not take a few minutes this weekend and give your boat a once-over?

This straightforward little product seems to robustly bond Starboard without all the complicated prep.

Alloys can be made of many materials. On boats, they’re not interchangeable.

To heck with knives and forceps. There’s a much easier way to extract pencil-type anodes from tight spaces.

Time to re-bed...again? This time, make it last. Here's how.

Keep these practical nuggets in your mental toolbox for when the do-it-yourself spirit takes hold.

Next time you notice a bit of stiffness in a seacock’s valve, try this.

Avoid diesel fuel filtering system clog-ups with this handy tool.

A refit is a smart time to check batteries, connectors and cables.

Drilling stainless steel can be a hot mess. Here's a quick tip for keeping your cool.

Company recently purchased a new trailer that can handle boats with a beam of up to 32 feet in the Chesapeake.

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