Boat Maintenance Guides

I've seen a gas dock fire, and I've had a fuel spill that made a mess and a hazard. Refueling is simple if you follow a ...

I've been stranded by a dead battery and shocked by a spark I didn't expect. Replacing a boat battery is simple if you f...

I've had boat carpet that smelled like a wet dog after one rainy season. This step-by-step guide covers cleaning, mildew...

I've seen boats come loose from docks because of a poorly tied cleat hitch, and I've made the mistake myself. This step-...

I cracked an engine block one winter because I skipped the most important step. This guide walks you through winterizing...

I've spent hours tweaking props on my charter boat, and I've learned that the right propeller can make or break performa...

I've trusted a bowline with my boat and my life more times than I can count. This step-by-step guide teaches you how to ...

Splicing rope is a skill every boater should learn—it creates stronger connections than knots and looks more professiona...

I was terrified the first time I backed a trailer down a boat ramp, and I made every mistake in the book. This step-by-s...

I used to scrub my boat with dish soap and a stiff brush, and it showed. After ruining the gelcoat on my first RIB, I le...

The first winter I owned a boat, I made a mistake that cost me 0 in repairs. Since then, I've learned the right way t...

A neglected battery is the most common reason boats won't start in spring. I've killed more batteries than I care to adm...

When I bought my first boat, I didn't know a grease fitting from a spark plug. After a year of learning the hard way, I'...