Docklines
It's "Maintenance Monday", and today we're talking about an often neglected, but highly important and necessary part of an enjoyable day...
Yet Another Use For Coke -
Got a bottle of flat cola aboard? Don't throw it away, throw it into your head and let it sit for an hour. It makes a great nontoxic...
I Can See Clearly Now
We see this quite a bit, particularly on vessels more than 10 years old. Inspection bowls for filters and sea strainers can turn cloudy,...
Keep Your Temperature From Rising
The needle on your boat's temperature gauge is rising. This almost always means you have a lack of water flow in the cooling loop....
We're Ready to Start Our Day, But Our Boat's Not
Anyone who has ever turned a boat's ignition key knows the frustration of hearing nothing. Again, this is most likely an electrical issue...
VHF Radio
It's "Maintenance Monday" and today we're talking about your boat's VHF radio. The time to find out if your VHF radio is working is...
Clear Plastic Window Savers
Cost-Saving Boating Tip of the Day: The "windows" in side curtains or biminis are often damaged by the metal tubes that hold up the...
How to Remove Surface Rust
Boating Maintenance Tip of the Day: Toothpaste will remove surface rust from stainless-steel fittings. Use a toothbrush to apply, then...
You've Got To Lighten Up -
Boat owners love to talk about their boat’s performance, everything from the props they’re running to the hull design. But one of the...
Wash That Chain and Anchor Too!
Anchors and chain are expensive. Extend their lives by washing your chain and anchor with fresh water after every use and, if you can,...
