How-to: Maintenance
-
How-To / Maintenance
10 Stupid Spring Commissioning Mistakes
Apr 23, 2024As you get your boat ready for its spring launch, don’t make any of these common silly mistakes. …Read More
-
How-To / Maintenance
Old Outboard Engine Maintenance Tips
Apr 20, 2024Here are some great outboard engine maintenance tips for keeping your old engine running like new. …Read More
-
How-To / Maintenance
Diesel Engine Smoke: Blue, Black, or White?
Mar 31, 2024Excess diesel engine smoke is a sign of a problem, and the color of the smoke helps indicate the nature of the problem. …Read More
-
How-To / Maintenance
12-Volt Basics for Boaters: A Comprehensive Guide
Mar 18, 2024Marine 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
-
How-To / Maintenance
How To Paint a Boat: A Comprehensive Guide
Feb 28, 2024Whether 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
-
How-To / Maintenance
Amps, Amp Hours, and Battery Capacities for Boaters
Feb 23, 2024Understanding amps, amp hours, and the demands of your on-board electrical equipment and assessing the abilities of your batteries and charging gear to keep up with those demands. …Read More
-
How-To / Maintenance
Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Boat or PWC Cover
Jan 11, 2024Not 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
-
How-To / Maintenance
Should I Shrink Wrap My Boat? A Quick Guide
Oct 31, 2023We spoke with the experts to learn the ins and outs of heat shrink wrap and the boat shrink wrap process. …Read More
-
How-To / Maintenance
How to Cover Your Boat: A Quick Guide
Oct 19, 2023Here are some boat covering techniques that really work. …Read More
-
How-To / Maintenance
Boat Storage: What's Right for Your Boat?
Oct 6, 2023There may be more boat storage options this winter than you realize—be sure to do your research before making your final decision. …Read More