Technical

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

The Candela Seven electric hydrofoil combines minimum energy consumption with maximum performance.

Moving from a monohull to a powercat requires some practice. A bareboat charter is a great way to get it.

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

Maintaining a proper lookout is a large responsibility even on a clear, sunny day, but the night watch presents additional challenges.

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

A boat by any other name will still hit the bottom if you’re not paying attention at the helm.

The latest solid-state radars from Garmin can detect targets as far as 96 nautical miles.

Once you learn to make use of your boat’s sliding stern, close-quarters maneuvering will be far easier.

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.

As the Covid-19 pandemic wears on, the process of buying new and brokerage boats is moving online.

Let’s settle the argument that really matters: monohull or multihull?

Using the correct fasteners for different applications can prevent onboard problems.

Need to add circuits to your boat? It might be time to switch to digital.

Alloys can be made of many materials. On boats, they’re not interchangeable.

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

For all the precision of modern technology, sometimes there’s no substitute for the tried-and-true art of dead reckoning.

To navigate a bridge safely, do your homework and proceed with caution.

Keep these practical nuggets in your mental toolbox for when the do-it-yourself spirit takes hold.

A refit is a smart time to check batteries, connectors and cables.

How designer and builder Sam Devlin turned a stalled build into a salty tugboat.

NOAA is scheduling the end of paper-chart production. It’s a bad plan for recreational boaters.