Keep That Boat Clean!
The first and most basic maintenance task is to wash your boat regularly. If you boat in saltwater, which so many of us do in Southwest...
Windlass Issues
We encounter large numbers of windlasses that don't work, particularly from seasonal residents that have had their vessel sitting idle...
Deck Drain Clogs and Leaks
It's "Maintenance Monday", and today we're talking about deck drain clogs and leaks. With the popularity of express style cruisers these...
Huh? I Can't Hear You
Sound signaling on the water is important, especially in restricted visibility. Use and test your vessel's horn on a regular basis. One...
Belt Maintenance
Perusal by Removal We occasionally get calls from vessel owners that start like this: "I've got an engine noise that’s driving me crazy!...
Stain Pain
Even stainless steel fasteners corrode in a wet, oxygen-starved environment such as our Southwest Florida region. It’s called crevice...