DIY

Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds on the water.

Understanding power distribution can help you make smarter choices when adding equipment.

Think ice is a Stone Age method of keeping food cold? Maybe you need to install some extra refrigeration. But first, read this.

Whether hauling out annually or less often, follow this haul-out game plan to get the most from your time "on the hard."

A great varnishing job is a blend of smart preparation and time-sensitive application. Here's the right way to do it.

Got an airlocked engine on your hands? Here's how to fix it.

Attempting to re-install a rubber impeller in your engine room? First read this.

The problem was easy to see. Figuring out the solution was another matter.

When it comes to your windlass, what you "don’t" see is what needs the most TLC.

Smart maintenance will ensure that nasty stenches can’t collect in the bilge.

Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds on the water.

Here's how to make sure your coolant recovery bottle is properly installed and in good working order.

Think you'll always remember to return later to finalize the installation? Think again.

A spray can and a light touch can keep those horses looking ready for a derby.

This little DIY project will help you descale air-conditioning units or engines and save you a pile of money.

Gelcoat, like everything else on the boat, needs smart maintenance on a regular schedule.

I have a Mainship 34 with a Yanmar 6LYSTP. In 2018, I noticed rust spots on top of the exhaust elbow...

Using a power buffer to properly clean and polish your gelcoat is best for your boat, and your sanity.

A combination inverter/charger can be great on board, but when it fails, you need options.

We love engine mounts, perhaps the hardest-working hardware in your engine room. Here's how to make sure they love you back.

This cool little trick works on all sorts of paint tasks where masking or varnishing tape must be applied on a curve.

Sure, there are a number of fast fixes out there for fiberglass cracks—but if you want it done right, follow these five easy steps.

Chances are your fenders are, or at some point in the future will become, a mess. Here's how to handle it.

The best time for getting your boat ready to spend weeks at sea is after you've just returned.