maintenance

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

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.

New location added in Oriental, North Carolina

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

Here's how to restore your water tank or tanks to like-new condition, with minimal effort.

Our experts have spoken. Here are the top "canned goods" you should be stocking 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Sometimes, all your marine air conditioner needs is a couple of shots from a common dock hose.

New location will haul and service boats up to 60 feet and 65 tons.

When you think of it, it makes perfect sense. An owner may become acclimated to a substandard cruising speed or an above-average fuel bill, but a boat that’s loud will drive everyone crazy.