How-to: Maintenance

A little topside maintenance (or rehabilitating what you already have) goes a long way toward making your pride and joy look great. …Read More

The ABYC calls for 4-AWG wire to provide a ground path in the event of a lightning strike. …Read More

Keel bolts should be secured with lock washers or nylock nuts, torqued on. …Read More

Ignition-protected gear may still carry contradictory or confusing labels. …Read More

Bottom stripping could drive a woman to drink. Or at least to procrastination. …Read More

Self-tapping screws are common in production boats -- they save time and cost. But protruding points need to be tamed. …Read More

Don't let the scene behind your breaker panel overwhelm you. Focus on the one circuit that's not working, and approach it logically. …Read More

Spring is here and now’s the time to shine up your gelcoat – because a shiny boat is a happy boat. …Read More

Marine battery maintenance and check-ups are important, and in this video, you'll learn how and why. …Read More

Copper in anti-fouling paint can react with bronze through-hull fittings and reduce the paint's ability. Get down to the bronze, epoxy-coat it, and start over. …Read More