How-to: Maintenance

Pulpits often take the brunt of a run-in with pilings or other boats. Here’s how to straighten one back into an eye-pleasing shape. …Read More

After a big storm (like the recent Hurricane Irene), why won’t my engine turn over? …Read More

If you let your starting battery slowly lose its mojo, it will let you down. …Read More

Is it safe to store other stuff in the designated locker for propane tanks? No, says Ed Sherman. …Read More

You often see these construction site generators for sale at boat shows, but they are potentially quite dangerous when used onboard. …Read More

Is my surveyor giving me the straight story? …Read More

Before shelling out for a high-output alternator, consider the nature of the battery banks it will be charging. It's all about absorption rates. …Read More

Two prong AC outlets are no longer legal in house wiring. This reader wants to know if they're still legal on boats. …Read More

Outboard water pump impellers can’t take abuse, so annual water pump maintenance is cheap insurance. …Read More

Wiring for boats is different than house wiring, even for AC. …Read More