Like all seasonal activities, the time will come when you need to put your watercraft away for the cold months. Or maybe you are simply going away for awhile and won’t be needing your boat for some time. There are several options for storing your boat, but whatever option you choose, be certain to follow […]

For hardcore anglers, just about any fishing is better than none at all. It’s not even necessarily a matter of traveling to a warmer climate. It’s the fishing, so they bundle up and cast along the edges of icy slush. Sometimes they catch something, but mostly it’s just a way to scratch the deep itch […]

Unfortunately, Dr. Oz doesn’t have the secret formula to keep your boat looking youthful. But if you want to shave years off your boat’s appearance and keep it from aging prematurely, here is a list of things you can do to keep those liver spots at bay.  Bald’N’Beauty If your boat was a person, its […]

The battery is new, but the starter is struggling to turn that outboard over. What’s the matter? If bench-testing results in a clean billing, you can begin to narrow down the list of possibilities.  Onwards to the lugs and terminals. Clean all the connections and tighten all the nuts connecting the cables to the battery, […]

  Who doesn’t feel pride in their boat when people are giving compliments about it. However, over time, the boat gets dirty, corrosion kicks in, and things stop working. Boats last longer and look more beautiful with proper care. But that care takes a lot less time when you work smart. The following are a few […]

At certain times, it makes sense for you to tack like you would on a sail boat. For instance, when crossing to the west end of the Catalina Island off the southern California coast line, seas being pushed up by Pacific zephyrs will take your speedy cruise and turn it into an arduous drag. Turning […]

Hauling your boat out of the water for winter? Now’s the time to inspect your propeller, prop shafts, seals and zincs. And if there is any maintenance required, why not get it done now instead of next season when everyone else is scrambling to repair their boats. To start you off, here is a quick […]

When an outboard boat motor “floods,” it has too much fuel in the cylinder. This can make it either difficult or impossible to start, depending on the severity of the situation. Even if your boat motor will start, you should try to find out what’s causing the issue so you can fix it. Continuously running […]

This is a question many boat owners ask themselves. If you recently purchased your first boat, you might assume a cover is nothing more than a “luxury accessory” with no real purpose. The truth, however, is that it offers several different benefits, some of which are obvious while others are more discreet. Protects Against Sun […]

Many boat owners underestimate the importance of using a fuel stabilizer. While it’s not necessary to crank and run a gas-powered watercraft, it offers some unique advantages that aren’t found elsewhere. If you’re still skeptical of fuel stabilizers, keep reading to learn more about these products and the protection they offer. To understand the purpose […]