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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat Bottom Paints in 2022: Best Eco-Friendly Antifouling Coatings

    Zuzana Prochazka
    Apr 16, 2022

    Zuzana Prochazka looks into the latest eco-friendly antifouling products for your boat. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Survey A Boat Yourself: From Stem to Stern

    Chris Landry
    Jun 17, 2021

    A thorough dockside inspection and sea trial will set you on a course to find your ideal boat. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Teak Wood Care: Boat Maintenance Tips For Wood Decks And Trim

    Kim Kavin
    Jun 16, 2021

    From teak wood cabinet doors to teak railings, trim strips and moldings, our experts lay out the basics to provide the best care for your boat. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Choosing the Right Marine Diesel

    Ed Sherman
    May 14, 2021

    Whether you’re considering a new boat or planning to repower an old one, here are guidelines for thinking about which marine diesel engine is best for you. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    10 Tips to Keep Gel Coat Gleaming

    Lenny Rudow
    May 11, 2021

    We all want our boats to look as shiny as a mirror. Use these 10 maintenance tips, and your gel coat will gleam. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat Buyers Beware: 10 Hidden Problems to Look For in Used Boats

    Lenny Rudow
    Mar 24, 2021

    If you’re looking for a used boat, you’ll want to go over it with a microscope and make absolutely, positively sure it doesn't have any of these 10 common problems - which commonly go unnoticed. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Marine Propulsion: Outboards Vs Inboards And Everything In Between

    Lenny Rudow
    Sep 24, 2020

    Marine Engines and Power Systems: The Basics Behind What Powers Your Boat …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Teak Deck Care and Feeding

    Rupert Holmes
    Mar 27, 2020

    Teak decks are beautiful and practical, but they require special care to look and perform their best. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    12-Step Pre-Season Boat Preparation

    Joel Johnson
    Mar 1, 2020

    Twelve simple steps to get your boat ready for summer …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Apply Varnish to a Wooden Boat

    Zuzana Prochazka
    Mar 29, 2019

    When attempting to prep and apply marine varnish to a wooden boat, even the worst perfectionists should just go with the flow. …Read More

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