troubleshooter

Is a rusted nut stalling your install? Here's an easy way to get more leverage.

Like good books, some DIY projects make a weekend aboard the boat even better.

Tracking down the source of onboard vibration requires a methodical approach.

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

When the freshwater pump goes, your crew's sanity follows. Here's how to avoid an unpleasant dry spell.

The main culprit is often a grubby bilge that contains oil, oil residue, and a lot of crud. Here's what you can do.

Here’s a DIY technique that just might get that darn screw to turn.

Conducting your own personal test run can diagnose all kinds of problems before the big day.

Here's why spending a few hours this weekend checking all of your onboard hose clamps is a great idea.

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

Why you should "bite the bullet" and change out all related hoses when replacing any hose-fed ancillary on board.

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.