How-to: Maintenance

Whether you have an outboard or a stern drive, changing the lower unit oil is a regular maintenance chore every boater can do. …Read More

Selling your boat? Use these tips to make sure you get the best price possible. …Read More

If you can change the tire on your car, you can change the prop on your boat. Here’s how. …Read More

To celebrate our launch of four new how to videos, we've declared this "How To Week" here at Boats.com. …Read More

Ed Sherman identifies that silver canister in your new boat's battery compartment. …Read More

A heavy electrical current flowing through a poor connection creates extra heat, and the potential for fire. …Read More

With lots of wires and long runs, you can get frustrated trying to match ends. A fox-and-hound probe can be a big time-saver. …Read More

Even with a fuse between them, exposed terminals like this should have protective boots on them to prevent a short. …Read More

Surveyor Paul Grimes talks us through this great upgrade, which will improve both peace of mind and resale value. …Read More

When an outboard engine gets dunked in saltwater, this is how you save the day. …Read More