Technical

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.

After chartering wooden boats, “The Americans” actor Matthews Rhys decided to buy and restore one of his own: a 1930s Wheeler Playmate.

A cruising couple takes on the significant task of bringing Beebe's original "Passagemaker" back to form.

California and Washington state are vying to lead the nation in reducing environmental harm from copper-based bottom paints.

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.

The Dynamo Too concept is a stich-and-glue version of William Garden’s plank-on-frame Dynamo.

Handling the lines while docking at a marina is a skill as important as handling the boat itself.

When these Kadey-Krogen owners decided to refit their 48 for living aboard, the skipper had to adjust to the architect, and vice versa.

There are few folks like Sam Devlin—artist, perfectionist, and dreamer caught in the profession of boatbuilding.

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.

That is the question, and it vexes all trawler lovers—especially at boat-show time.

PM's brokerage expert Jeff Merrill explains how a maritime attorney can help you understand the legal aspects of trawler ownership.

When was the last time you thought about where to mount, and how to deploy, your life raft?

What you need to know about the latest in marine VHF radio technology.

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

Is the Albacore 40 a truly classic design? The way my eyes see her makes it hard for me to tell.

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

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.