Brighten Up Your Topsides
A cost-conscious cruising couple parlays D.I.Y. savings in labor and a favorable exchange rate into a colorful makeover.
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A cost-conscious cruising couple parlays D.I.Y. savings in labor and a favorable exchange rate into a colorful makeover.
Managing refits and repairs requires a hands-on approach for boat owners, and accurate price quoting is an essential element of this process.
Evolving environmental regulations require a host of innovative ways to keep slime at bay.
Painted aluminum requires constant vigilance against cracks that can lead to damage from corrosion.
A 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.
Installing new backing plates where hardware and fittings are mounted on your rig is easier than you might think.
Handy in some systems, these fow controllers can land you in the soup if they’re improperly installed
A step-by-step guide to shrink wrapping to keep put the winter chill.
Whether 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.
Drain and flush your tanks and hoses, then protect them with non-toxic antifreeze.
Ed Sherman takes us through 7 steps to keeping the outboard running like a champ.
A good flush and an annual application of grease and oil are just what the doctor ordered for small engines.
A cost-conscious cruising couple parlays D.I.Y. savings in labor and a favorable exchange rate into a colorful makeover.
Managing refits and repairs requires a hands-on approach for boat owners, and accurate price quoting is an essential element of this process.
Evolving environmental regulations require a host of innovative ways to keep slime at bay.
Painted aluminum requires constant vigilance against cracks that can lead to damage from corrosion.
A 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.
Installing new backing plates where hardware and fittings are mounted on your rig is easier than you might think.
Handy in some systems, these fow controllers can land you in the soup if they’re improperly installed
A step-by-step guide to shrink wrapping to keep put the winter chill.
Whether 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.
Drain and flush your tanks and hoses, then protect them with non-toxic antifreeze.
Ed Sherman takes us through 7 steps to keeping the outboard running like a champ.
A good flush and an annual application of grease and oil are just what the doctor ordered for small engines.
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