troubleshooter

A Japanese saw may be the perfect tool for certain precision projects 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.

PEX tubing and SharkBite fittings can make leaking plumbing systems sound.

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

This straightforward little product seems to robustly bond Starboard without all the complicated prep.

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.

Next time you notice a bit of stiffness in a seacock’s valve, try this.

Avoid diesel fuel filtering system clog-ups with this handy tool.

Company recently purchased a new trailer that can handle boats with a beam of up to 32 feet in the Chesapeake.

Here’s another nifty usage for the tapered wooden plugs designed to prevent a sinking if a through-hull or other fitting fails.

Moisture is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it out—and what to do if it gets in.

How to extend the life of your teak decks—and what to do when they fail.

Our expert troubleshooter, Steve Zimmerman, unpacks the often confusing metric of fuel burn.