How-to: Maintenance

Your boat's wiring is bound to be exposed to moist, if not wet, conditions. Make sure everything keeps working, by installing heat shrink terminals. …Read More

That chartplotter on your dash can certainly simplify navigation, but what if you don't know how to use the dang thing? This video will help. …Read More

A new hot-water heater may be rated for a higher temperature and higher pressure than your old one. Make sure your plumbing can handle the upgrade. …Read More

Your anchor and its line are an important piece of safety gear, because when things go wrong they could be the only thing keeping you off the beach. Here's how to select the best one for your boat and your area. …Read More

If something’s gumming up the works in your small outboard’s carburetor—literally—it’s probably time for a rebuild. …Read More

Do the simple math to figure out cabling requirements, and remember that solar panels are self-limiting devices. …Read More

Or, why am I always seeing red? …Read More

Uninsulated wire on the bus bar helps keep other connected metal components at the same electrical potential. The new standard is for stranded wire, but don't worry about a sold-wire installation by a reputable builder. …Read More

The salt has dried and it's time to winterize your outboard engine. Here are five steps many people forget. …Read More

The differences between European and U.S. voltages mean that wire-gauge sizes and operating frequencies for equipment that runs on shore power need to be carefully addressed. …Read More