Do-It-Yourself Fuel Tank Cleaning
Its usually this time of year that fuel contamination rears its ugly head, clogging filters right when we need our engine most. We've published...
Iron Versus Lead in Keels
A reader recently wrote us that he was shopping for a used boat, and a late model Cabo Rico 38 was among the boats...
Going Aloft Safely
For those of you who plan to go aloft to do some work this spring, please make sure you are well aware of all...
Ten Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Alternator
So I was thinking about Bitcoin today, the digital crypto-currency that seems no less cryptic than whats in my wallet these days, and this...
Staying Out of Boat Trailer Trouble
A trailer expands the sailors horizons, but like any endeavor that involves automobiles, it adds another layer of risk and responsibility. Compared to our...
Pain-free Marine Electronics Updates
We all know the guy who updated his trusty chartplotter and lost all the waypoints he'd saved over years. I don't want to be...
Fast and Easy Rope Cleaning
If you didn't remove your running rigging last winter, then there is a good chance you'll be coming back to sheets and halyards coated...
What’s Hiding in Your Rig?
When awakening your boat from its winter slumber a rig check should be high on the list of priorities. Even though the boat has...
Extending the Life of Your New Paint Job
The results derived from a professionally applied LPU topside refinish are as dramatic as the invoice that accompanies the makeover. The shiny, wet look...
Adding a Solent Stay
Whether you view it from the top down or the bottom up, a Solent rig needs to be carefully thought out, well-engineered, and strategically...
Which Batteries Would I Buy TODAY for my SAILBOAT?
What is the best battery for a sailboat? What is the problem with lithium batteries on boats? Is AGM or lithium better for a...
Latest Sailboat Review
Beneteau 40.7 Used Boat Review
Beneteau began building boats in France in 1884 when Beneteau opened shop for the purpose of constructing trawlers at Croix-de-Vie. Eighty years later, under...