Is a Project Boat Worth the Investment?
You can get what you want with a project boat or a turnkey vessel, but only if you take a hard look in the mirror first.
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You can get what you want with a project boat or a turnkey vessel, but only if you take a hard look in the mirror first.
A smart ground system will help protect metal parts of the boat that live below the waterline.
Replacing portlight screens can help keep a boat bug-free.
Adjustments made to a Saber 30’s block and tackle and outhaul make all of the difference in sailing performance.
Most marine hoses are designed for a specific task. Know which type to install for each job.
After flooding dampened the starter motor, the motor needed to be removed and completely renovated.
When, exactly, did it become acceptable for boats to be fully at sea without taking in their California Racing Stripes?
Determine if your prop spins clockwise or counterclockwise and learn how to use the kick to your advantage.
Knowing how to change a fuel filter is key to keeping a boat’s engine running.
Knowing how to change a raw-water pump is must-have knowledge, even for beginner boaters.
Disassembling, cleaning and reassembling my boat’s engine was a months-long lesson in hard work and frustration.
The crew on Avocet enlisted a skilled metalworker to help remove and replace damaged chainplates.
You can get what you want with a project boat or a turnkey vessel, but only if you take a hard look in the mirror first.
A smart ground system will help protect metal parts of the boat that live below the waterline.
Replacing portlight screens can help keep a boat bug-free.
Adjustments made to a Saber 30’s block and tackle and outhaul make all of the difference in sailing performance.
Most marine hoses are designed for a specific task. Know which type to install for each job.
After flooding dampened the starter motor, the motor needed to be removed and completely renovated.
When, exactly, did it become acceptable for boats to be fully at sea without taking in their California Racing Stripes?
Determine if your prop spins clockwise or counterclockwise and learn how to use the kick to your advantage.
Knowing how to change a fuel filter is key to keeping a boat’s engine running.
Knowing how to change a raw-water pump is must-have knowledge, even for beginner boaters.
Disassembling, cleaning and reassembling my boat’s engine was a months-long lesson in hard work and frustration.
The crew on Avocet enlisted a skilled metalworker to help remove and replace damaged chainplates.
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