troubleshooting

Whether hauling out annually or less often, follow this haul-out game plan to get the most from your time "on the hard."

When it comes to your windlass, what you "don’t" see is what needs the most TLC.

Using a power buffer to properly clean and polish your gelcoat is best for your boat, and your sanity.

Is it possible for a diesel engine to start up all on its own?

Creating a library of owner’s manuals and other stuff has real, hands-on advantages.

Need to turn a small circular hole in a bulkhead, deck or other surface into a larger one? Here's a tip.

While not a replacement for bottom paint, Ultrasonic Antifouling systems can help keep your hull cleaner, extend paint life and improve fuel economy.

Expert troubleshooter Steve Zimmerman's top seven technical tips for boat shoppers.

With a "marinized" magnetized plumber’s snake, you may be surprised at what treasures come up.

Manage these engine exhaust system components to keep your diesels firing on all cylinders.

Boat buyers often take strong positions on galley stoves, insisting that they would never expose themselves to the risks of an explosion posed by propane.

An Inexpensive Piece of Gear Can Diagnose an Engine’s Illness; Both cheap and easy to use, a handheld pyrometer could be one of the most useful tools in your collection.

In my many decades of working on boats, it is quite possible that the most reliable tool i have ever carried is not actually a tool at all; its my little black book.

If there’s one thing you can count on when it comes to boats, it’s those little technical glitches that throw a wrench into your plans for a carefree day of fishing or a relaxing coastal cruise. While extremely reliable, your boat’s marine electronics can also be affected by these same occasional “gremlins.” Fortunately, their fixes can be as common as their glitches.