DIY

A great varnishing job is a blend of smart preparation and time-sensitive application. Here's the right way to do it.

Got an airlocked engine on your hands? Here's how to fix it.

Attempting to re-install a rubber impeller in your engine room? First read this.

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

Here's how to make sure your coolant recovery bottle is properly installed and in good working order.

This little DIY project will help you descale air-conditioning units or engines and save you a pile of money.

Gelcoat, like everything else on the boat, needs smart maintenance on a regular schedule.

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

This cool little trick works on all sorts of paint tasks where masking or varnishing tape must be applied on a curve.

Chances are your fenders are, or at some point in the future will become, a mess. Here's how to handle it.

Custom windows can take the finish of your boat to the next level. Here's how to get it done.

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

This old-school system for managing maintenance tasks still holds up today.

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

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

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

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

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

A low-tech alternative to holding tanks and treatment, "composting" makes the best of a stinky situation.

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