Maintenance
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January 25, 2011Button Up for WinterWhether you live aboard or just want to store your boat for the offseason, a shrink-wrap cover is relatively easy to install and will keep the weather out.
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December 7, 2011Proper Nav Lights Keep You SafeCorrectly installed and maintained running lights help ensure that the other guy knows you’re out there and where you’re headed. "Hands-On Sailor" from our December 2011 issue.
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October 12, 2011Revive Your DinghyIf your old inflatable is looking a little tired or not holding air like it should, sealants and paint can help make it look new again. "Hands-On Sailor" from our October 2011 issue.
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August 26, 2011Check Your ChainplatesThey transfer the entire load from your rig to the hull. If they fail, your rig’s toast
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December 14, 2010Seven Steps to Keep Your Outboard KickingA good flush and an annual application of grease and oil are just what the doctor ordered for small engines.
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March 7, 2011Overhaul Your WinchesA neglected winch is at best inefficient and at worst dangerous. Old grease gathers salt and dirt and creates friction or can even cause the winch to seize. To prevent this, clean and lubricate them every season or two.
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May 22, 2013Rigged Right: Refitting your ChainplatesKnow how to determine when your chainplates need service to keep your spar standing true.
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September 16, 2009Put Your Motor to WorkIdling and slow speeds increase the wear and tear on your diesel engine, so don't be afraid to run it hard. "Hands-On Sailor" from our September 2009 issue
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March 23, 2012Guarantee Sturdy LifelinesProperly fit stanchions are key to creating on-deck safety. "Monthly Maintenance" from our April 2012 issue.
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February 8, 2011Get to Know Your Check ValvesHandy in some systems, these fow controllers can land you in the soup if they're improperly installed
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
