Thru-Hulls, those fittings that penetrate your boat’s hull below the waterline, are some of the most critical components aboard. Proper operation and maintenance is of the utmost importance to the safety of your boat.
Staying overnight aboard a boat is one of the great pleasures of cruising. Fresh ocean breezes and the gentle lapping of the water can soothe you to sleep in a way like no other. Having a comfortable bed/bunk is imperative. Finding the right boat mattress makes all the difference.
Learn how modern outboard alternators charge lithium battery banks, what can go wrong, and how to keep your boat’s electrical system balanced.
Right up there as one of the more important electrical components on a boat, alternators are responsible for keeping the batteries charged and supplying electrical energy to onboard systems. How they work, and what signs to look for when they don’t, should be part of your regular preventive maintenance regimen.
After a long and busy winter, I realized that several boat projects had gotten pushed aside. Guilt and dirt pushed me to get help, which led to the wise choice of hiring some young entrepreneurs to help cleanse both my boat and my conscience.
Nobody wants their party to get pooped out. Holding tank ventilation is an important part of a boat’s waste management system, but foul smells can ruin the atmosphere. Enter Perko’s new Odor Eater absorption system.
A weekend cruise gets postponed when alarm bells sound. Learning to change a raw water impeller can prevent this. Creating a custom puller makes it easier.
Starlink satellite internet is a game changer for boaters. The compact “Mini” antenna fits even small cruisers but on a moving boat, using the supplied mounts is risky. We take a look at some mounting solutions to keep your antenna onboard.
No sailor wants to have problems with his or her stick. Whether racing or cruising the mast is the central component and stout workhorse of all sailing rigs. Professional rigger Scott Wallingford offers his broker and boatyard insights for mastering mast maintenance.
Boat projects are necessary especially if you have an older boat. They say “misery loves company” so come along for the ride as my “easy” project goes sideways. I will try to help you not make the same mistakes I did.
StrutPro® makes strut bearing replacement fast and efficient. With the patented Cutlass Bearing Replacement Tool, you or your local shipyard can replace a strut bearing in less than an hour.