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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Spring Boat Prep: 10 Easy DIY Project Ideas

    Jennifer Burkett
    May 14, 2024

    Easy boat projects you can do in your own driveway or backyard this spring season. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Five Books for the Do-It-Yourself Boat Owner

    Gary Reich
    Apr 30, 2024

    Winter is a great time to brush up on your skills. You can do just that by picking up any one of these great, do-it-yourself titles. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    How To De-Winterize A Boat And De-Fog An Outboard

    Ryan McVinney
    Apr 25, 2024

    9 essential maintenance steps for preparing your boat for the summer season. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    10 Stupid Spring Commissioning Mistakes

    Lenny Rudow
    Apr 23, 2024

    As you get your boat ready for its spring launch, don’t make any of these common silly mistakes. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Old Outboard Engine Maintenance Tips

    Charles Plueddeman
    Apr 20, 2024

    Here are some great outboard engine maintenance tips for keeping your old engine running like new. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Diesel Engine Smoke: Blue, Black, or White?

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 31, 2024

    Excess diesel engine smoke is a sign of a problem, and the color of the smoke helps indicate the nature of the problem. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    12-Volt Basics for Boaters: A Comprehensive Guide

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 18, 2024

    Marine 12-volt systems aren't scary if you know the basic terms and understand how electricity flows in a circuit. Then it's just one circuit at a time. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    How To Paint a Boat: A Comprehensive Guide

    Doug Logan
    Feb 28, 2024

    Whether you're maintaining the topsides of a wooden classic or covering up old, faded gelcoat, the same prep and boat paint techniques apply. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Boat or PWC Cover

    Staff
    Jan 11, 2024

    Not all personal watercraft covers are created equal. Here’s what to look for to make sure your new cover fits properly, holds up over time, and perhaps most importantly, keeps your prized possession looking like new. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Should I Shrink Wrap My Boat? A Quick Guide

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 31, 2023

    We spoke with the experts to learn the ins and outs of heat shrink wrap and the boat shrink wrap process. …Read More

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