Posted: May 1, 2012
Easy Goin was on the hard at Cap Sante Marine in Anacortes, for some regularly scheduled spring maintenance. Barney, the service mechanic, and I were in the engine room inspecting the drivetrain when Barney said, Whats this?
Posted: May 1, 2012
Its the absence of a cleat when its needed most that makes you fully aware of its value.
Posted: May 1, 2012
The benefits of LED lights over traditional incandescent lights have been touted everywhere, especially in the marine industry, where LEDs low power draw and ability to stay cool during use are big pros.
Posted: April 1, 2012
For many boaters, pulling into a tight slip in front of a crowd can feel like the 18th tee at Augusta on Sunday afternoon: it's intimidating.
Posted: April 1, 2012
Its time to gear up for another memorable season on the water.
Posted: April 1, 2012
The 13-year-old chartplotter on our 13-year-old Krogen 42 stopped cooperating with me a while ago.
Posted: March 1, 2012
As more boaters are opting to refit their existing vessel rather than buy a new one, many are considering an electrical upgrade. The good news for them is that the fuel cell has finally made its way to the marine field.
Posted: March 1, 2012
Most inflatable boats and RIBs are used as tenders and are subjected to some pretty tough conditions, but if they are maintained properly, they should provide 10 to 20 years of service.
Posted: February 1, 2012
Older boats sometimes need a little extra TLC not just tender loving care but touch, look and check.
Posted: January 1, 2012
While some people view hourly engine-room checks under way as an interruption of the fun of cruising, my wife, Maria, and I actually embrace the activity.
Posted: January 1, 2012
Take simple steps to extend the life of your canvas, whether its a woven acrylic fabric like Sunbrella or a vinyl-coated woven polyester such as Stamoid, and dont forget to care for the windows and the hardware such as zippers and snaps.
Posted: December 1, 2011
We have two diesel engines on our single-engine Krogen 42. Wait. What?
Posted: December 1, 2011
Any boater can restore a glossy shine to a boats fiberglass by following five simple steps from Shurhold Industries.
Posted: December 1, 2011
By the time youre choosing your third boat, youve had some experience with what works and what doesnt.
Posted: December 1, 2011
Sea water is the sole lubricant for your boats prop shaft as it spins thousands of rpm.