How-to: Maintenance

What's the big deal about a patch of rust here and there on an engine? Think of it as a breach in the fortress wall. Turn your back and a whole army of badness can slip through. …Read More

A challenging stuffing box set up may require moving the engine to repack it. …Read More

Elbow grease, patience, Anti-Bond, and a dose of superstition all come into play. …Read More

Thread sealer alone won't keep these two metals apart, and they're far enough from each other on the galvanic scale for corrosion to occur if exposed to seawater. …Read More

Gel coat, vinyl, aluminum, stainless steel, rubber, plastic, and more – make them look better, and your whole boat will seem to gleam. …Read More

Potable water is best carried in stainless steel or FDA-approved, food-grade plastic tanks rather than in aluminum. Chlorine and aluminum are poor partners. …Read More

Here are two important issues to check before deciding that your radar needs a hardware fix. …Read More

Stainless steel doesn’t need much care, but you should know how to care for it properly. …Read More

Will a double belt system work for your alternator and engine? According to Ed Sherman, "This a situation where a lot of mistakes get made." …Read More

In response to our “How to Pickle an Outboard” video, viewers wanted to know the differences between pickling a two-stroke versus a four-stroke outboard. …Read More