maintenance

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.

If you own a boat you’ve no doubt dealt with the nemesis of rusty, frozen or stuck hardware. It’s inevitable, anything made of ordinary carbon steel or iron aboard a vessel will, if not adequately protected, rust or seize. In some cases, even if it is protected. Here is how to win the battle...

They're pretty, expensive and help you find your way. No, we aren't talking about your spouse, but with all time and effort you put into selecting and installing all those electronic displays on your helm you owe it to yourself to keep them clean and well maintained. Here are a few tips on how to do just that.

Vessel Vanguard used the Miami International Boat Show as a platform to announce the launch of a new extended-warranty program.