How-to

Modern boats often carry fans in enclosed spaces to cool electronics or ventilate batteries when they're charging. …Read More

Part two of our handy do-it-yourself guide to making your own looped dock lines. …Read More

Part One: Collect the materials you'll need to craft your own custom dock lines and splices. …Read More

Boat trailers require constant maintenance and attention. Follow this trailer inspection routine on a seasonal basis, to make sure yours keeps rolling down the road. …Read More

Current ABYC standards say the AC side of panel circuitry should be covered, but if your boat was compliant when it was built years ago, a simple warning tag might suffice. …Read More

Bonding seacocks in series with a single wire isn't the best way tto do things. If your fittings are bonded this way, keep an eye on them. …Read More

Using a modern fishfinder is fairly easy. Using one to the fullest of its abilities, however, takes some fine-tuning. …Read More

Wondering how changing an outboard or trim tab's trim position affects your boat? We'll demonstrate both fore and aft and lateral changes, while trimming a twin outboard powerboat. …Read More

If your boat has an access hole into the engine compartment for fire-fighting with a portable extinguisher, be sure to have the right type and the right nozzle. …Read More

Choosing the right sealant for your next project will save you trouble in the future. …Read More