It’s that time of year again – the time when northern boaters remove their boats from the water and begin winterizing their boats.
A boat is not like a car, it takes consistent care to keep it operating correctly. Here are 10 maintenance tips when caring for your boat.
Balancing a boat is essential for a race, but many teams overlook exactly how crucial it can be to their success. Having a properly balanced boat not only makes it easier on the steersman, it also allows the boat to glide through the water evenly. But balance doesn’t only apply to the left and right sides […]
We all know there’s nothing like a professional shine on a boat, but do you know why the detailer’s methods work so well? There are methods to cleaning each type of surface, and it can make a big difference. Learn more about the techniques the pros use here.
Discover how to make a homemade fiberglass boat cleaner using natural ingredients. With these tips and recipes, your boat will shine.
Boats For Sale: https://hubs.ly/H0m3B8-0Dock Like A Pro: Denison's Boat Like a Pro series will show you in detail the ins and outs of boating. This episode w...
Many new boaters often ask the question, "what does 'trim' mean"? Knowing what it means to trim a boat, and how to properly trim a boat...
You may be tempted to keep all sorts of spare parts on your boat, but really, you’d just be adding clutter to your decks. We break down the essential spare parts you really need to have onboard.
Sometimes all of the different terms that are used in the marine industry and in the boating community in general. It can get a little confusing and overloading. We get the question quite a bit. What's The Difference Between Boat Trim Tabs & Tilt & Trim? Trim & Tilt is the system on the boat's
Check out DetailXPerts' list of the top 10 boat detailing products every boat owner should have on hand to help you.
Fiberglass boat restoration is not for everyone, but with the new boat polishers available, now beginners can produce professional results!
How to tell if you have a blockage in an outboard fuel line, why they occur and how to choose a replacement fuel line that will have fewer problems.
How to test for continuity, resistance, voltage potential, and stray current flow in a boat's bonding system
You don't always need a wonder product. You might already have just what you need on board.
Learn these six steps to winterizing your boat. This article takes you through the process of putting your boat up for the winter months.
After thirty years, a boat needs a little attention.The hull may have noticeable hairline cracks, spider webs, blisters, dings, and tiny holes that have developed over the years. It is important to repairs these problems in order to prevent water...
Stress cracks, spider cracks, and hairline cracks in the decks of older boats are, of course, not rare. Sometimes, they’re merely cosmetic, meaning they don’t penetrate the gelcoat. Sometimes, they go deeper and threaten an underlying laminate, which in many cases is cored. Because the latter scenario may evolve into a very expensive proposition (replacing coring materials in an existing deck is a messy, pricey job best left to the professionals at your yard), it makes sense to address all suspicious-looking cracks on board your boat as soon as possible, especially in areas that feel a little spongy (probably due to coring issues) when stepped on.
Here's how to clean a boat water tank. If your fresh water smells, looks funny or perhaps your tank hasn't been cleaned in a while, here's how to clean it..
Dreamtime Sail, a sailing blog of Australians Rob & Karen who sail their 42' Ketch "Our Dreamtime" where ever the wind takes them.
