Button Up for Winter
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.
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.
At the very least, every boat should carry a good set of wrenches and drivers that let you attend to the basics. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2010 issue
Proper connections and quality hoses prevent the sanitation system from taking over your boat. “Hands-On Sailor” from our July 2010 issue
Before you add batteries to your house bank, make sure you have the recharge capacity that they’ll require. “Hands-On Sailor” from our June 2010 issue
The color of your diesel engine’s exhaust will tell you volumes about what’s taking place inside the motor.
Inspect Your Sailboat Mast and Rigging to Save Headache Later
A lazy man’s how-to for a clean boat
Wax and oil can prevent bedding compounds from effectively keeping water where it belongs. “Hands-On Sailor” for our March 2010 issue
When is the ideal time to tackle this job? Before the boat gets launched in the spring.
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.
At the very least, every boat should carry a good set of wrenches and drivers that let you attend to the basics. “Hands-On Sailor” from our November 2010 issue
Proper connections and quality hoses prevent the sanitation system from taking over your boat. “Hands-On Sailor” from our July 2010 issue
Before you add batteries to your house bank, make sure you have the recharge capacity that they’ll require. “Hands-On Sailor” from our June 2010 issue
The color of your diesel engine’s exhaust will tell you volumes about what’s taking place inside the motor.
Inspect Your Sailboat Mast and Rigging to Save Headache Later
A lazy man’s how-to for a clean boat
Wax and oil can prevent bedding compounds from effectively keeping water where it belongs. “Hands-On Sailor” for our March 2010 issue
When is the ideal time to tackle this job? Before the boat gets launched in the spring.
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