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How to Winterize a Boat

Protect your expensive asset from potential weather damage.

Environmentally Friendly Boat Cleaning Tips

Harsh cleaning chemicals aren't always best. Keep it green next boating season when you're preparing your boat for the water.

How to Winterize a Boat Motor

Winter is the perfect time to ready your boat for next year.

How to Paint a Boat Hull

Give your hull a paint job that's sea worthy.

How to Change a Boat Propeller

You can learn how to change a boat propeller by yourself instead of calling in the professionals. All

Boat Buying Guide

The two most widely-used sayings about boats are that they are "holes in the water into which you throw

Boat Maintenance: Flushing a Boat Engine

Running water through a boat engine is good practice.

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Repairing a Rotting Boat Floor

A rotting boat floor spells disaster, but so does a bad repair. If you’re going to save money with self-repair, learn what not to do.

Should I Use Marine Plywood to Replace a Dinghy Floor?

It's important to ask whether the bottom will fall out.

Fiberglass Boat Painting Tips

On fiberglass boats, they are sold with a color gel coat instead of actual paint. These coats will fade

How to Repair a Damaged Fiberglass Boat Floor

It's one of the best choices you can make for your boat.

How to Install a Rolling Door on Your Boathouse

Steel rolling doors minimize maintenance costs.

Boat Owner's Hurricane Preparation Checklist

Here is a list of the many things to consider before, during and after a hurricane.

Splice Rope to a Sailboat Anchor Chain

Learning how to splice a rope to a sailboat anchor chain is a great idea if you own a boat.

The Joys (And Potential Risks) of a Sailboat Charter

As with any water activity, there are many joys and potential risks inherent in a sailboat charter.

Sailboat Racing Tips: Reaching and Running

Reaching and running can be a very exciting part of sailboat racing.

6 Essentials of Sailing

Sailing demands a lot of preparation and concentration.

Picking Out a New Boat Battery

When picking a new boat battery, the most crucial question to consider is how much to spend.

How to Make Storage Space for Small Boat Trailers

The article discusses a series of steps to build a storage room for small boat trailer.

From Keelboats to Catamarans: Know Your Sailboat Types

As any knowledgeable sailor will tell you, there is more than one type of sailboat.

Sailing Techniques: How to Heave-to

When you are sailing in open water and need to stop the boat you need to heave to.

Boat Deck Repair: 7 Tips for Painting Your Deck

Painting is a very important part of your boat deck repair effort.