How-to: Maintenance

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

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

Wait! Stop! NOOOOOOOO! Don't do one of these three stupid things, or your outboard engine will leave you sitting at the dock. …Read More

Although not required by the Coast Guard, some boatbuilders install fuses in the starter circuit -- and sometimes those fuses can't handle the high ampere draw of the starter motor. …Read More

The ABYC now requires galvanic isolators to have fail-safe features in case of a lightning strike or other catastrophic electrical event. …Read More

How to choose the right hose clamps for the next project on your boat. …Read More

In this case, the ABYC standards don't apply specifically -- but fuse covers and much clearer cable markings would definitely be in order. …Read More

The ABYC does require an AC voltmeter on your electrical panel when certain equipment is installed. …Read More