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Canvas Care Essentials: 15 Tips
Don’t let folks judge your boat by its covers. Here’s how to bring old vinyl back to spec.
Electrical Parasites?
Yup—your boat has them, and they’re constantly feeding, sometimes to the point that you can step aboard and find your batteries drained.
How To Maintain Focus When Docking
Disorientation is a real phenomenon in boating, especially during docking maneuvers.
It's About Time
Things can move surprisingly fast between making an offer and closing the deal.
Maintenance Essentials for Onboard Propane Safety
When troubleshooting problems with liquefied petroleum gas, safety always has to come first.
Trawler Q&A: Drogue Drama, Lubrication Hacks, and more
Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds afloat.
November/December Issue Preview: Legends Old and New
we explore the pioneering life of Robert Beebe, catamaran cruising, electrical parasites (yes, your boat has them), and more.
Is Oil Analysis That Important?
Experts say yes, and the lab report can reveal a ton about the health of your engines.
Trawler Q&A: A Steering Gear Snafu, Anchors Behaving Badly & Broker Ethics
Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds on the water.
The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Wiring and Crimping
Proper wiring and crimping can prevent voltage drop and ensure that everything turns on when it should.
Fact of Fiction: Can Stainless Steel be a Fire Hazard?
Here's why you should never put a stainless washer between a ring terminal and a bus bar or battery terminal.
Pro Tips for Stress-Free Docking in a Current
Far too often, marina accidents happen because boaters plan for wind while ignoring current.
On the Money
Be as sure about financing and expenses as you are about the trawler you’re buying or selling.
Q&A: Swinging on the Hook, Halyard Shackles & Cruising Preparedness
Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds on the water.
How to Update Your Boat's Refrigeration
Think ice is a Stone Age method of keeping food cold? Maybe you need to install some extra refrigeration. But first, read this.
The Ultimate Haul-Out Guide (Includes Free Checklist)
Whether hauling out annually or less often, follow this haul-out game plan to get the most from your time "on the hard."
Get Your Shine On: Top Varnishing Tips for DIYers
A great varnishing job is a blend of smart preparation and time-sensitive application. Here's the right way to do it.
How To Bleed A Diesel Engine
Got an airlocked engine on your hands? Here's how to fix it.
Off the Charts: Pro Advice for Venturing Offshore
Here’s what it really takes to prepare for a long-distance offshore cruise.
Big-Boat Docking: Tools and Techniques
If you address the dual challenges of communication and sightlines, docking becomes a whole lot easier.
The Ultimate Impeller Hack
Attempting to re-install a rubber impeller in your engine room? First read this.
Quick Tips for Running in Fog
Need to press onward despite limited visibility? Here's what you need to know.
How To Find, Stop & Seal Water Leaks
The problem was easy to see. Figuring out the solution was another matter.