maintainence

Far too many professionals in the marine industry are guilty of failing to provide to customers intelligible, plainspoken language that supports their observations, analyses and reports.

Prop Frosting? There are several methods for coating a propeller with anti-foulant in hopes of keeping them in tip-top shape. And, after a lifetime of trials (and maybe some error too), I've discovered a few options. Which one works best?

Heave Ho! Windlass a little tired? Ground tackle is one of the most vital pieces of equipment on your cruiser. No matter how diligently you maintain things, everything has an expiration date. It may be time to toss the darn thing and install a vibrant new one.

High-tech engine oils are touted as the latest thing to protect against wear, but do the benefits translate to marine engines?

While it may seem that a particular mechanical failure happened “suddenly,” the truth is that it had probably been sneaking up for a while. Here is what to look for.

So you’ve found your next ultimate boat—you know, the one you’ll never sell. Just like the last one. Buying a boat? Add these steps to your engine survey to make sure there are no ugly surprises later.

A heat gun is a tool that is far to commonly left out of a captain's tool bag. It can provide a wonder of DIY capabilities, but a word of warning, if you struggle with a screwdriver a heat gun can ruin your day...