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Don’t let folks judge your boat by its covers. Here’s how to bring old vinyl back to spec.

Yup—your boat has them, and they’re constantly feeding, sometimes to the point that you can step aboard and find your batteries drained.

Disorientation is a real phenomenon in boating, especially during docking maneuvers.

Things can move surprisingly fast between making an offer and closing the deal.

When troubleshooting problems with liquefied petroleum gas, safety always has to come first.

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

we explore the pioneering life of Robert Beebe, catamaran cruising, electrical parasites (yes, your boat has them), and more.

Experts say yes, and the lab report can reveal a ton about the health of your engines.

Charts are about to change in a big way. Here's what that means for you.

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

Proper wiring and crimping can prevent voltage drop and ensure that everything turns on when it should.

Here's why you should never put a stainless washer between a ring terminal and a bus bar or battery terminal.

Far too often, marina accidents happen because boaters plan for wind while ignoring current.

Be as sure about financing and expenses as you are about the trawler you’re buying or selling.

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

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.

Here’s what it really takes to prepare for a long-distance offshore cruise.

If you address the dual challenges of communication and sightlines, docking becomes a whole lot easier.

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

Need to press onward despite limited visibility? Here's what you need to know.

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