Boat Repairs

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How to Install a Pool Slide on Your Houseboat

A pool slide will give your family seasons of enjoyment.

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Make a Porthole

A porthole is a sealed window in the hull of a boat that allows light inside an otherwise enclosed and

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Learn the Basics of Sailboat Navigation

Operating a sailboat requires basic skills that can be mastered only with practice. To a certain extent,

An impeller.
Install an Impeller in an Outboard Motor

The impeller is part of the water pump.

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Replace the Mast on Your Sailboat

The mast is important for all sailboats.

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How to Install a Bow Thruster

A bow thruster is also known as a tunnel thruster.

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How to Clean a Boat Battery

It's a small task, but it has a big impact.

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How to Replace Fiberglass Boat Flooring

Don't let damaged or rotting flooring ruin your summer of boating. Replace it!

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Make a Homemade Boat Trailer

Creating your own homemade boat trailer is no simple task.

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How to Replace Boat Trailer Tires

Replacing boat trailer tires is easy, if you know what to do

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Repair a Bow Thruster

A bow thruster is an extra propeller fitted to your boat to make it much easier to maneuver your boat.

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Install a Marine Radar Reflector

A marine radar reflector is used as a way of making small boats stand out on radar systems. Radar works

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How to Waterproof Canvas Boat Covers

The sun, water and other elements can damage outdoor fabrics, including canvas boat covers. It is important

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How to Make a Boat Canopy

A boat canopy provides shade for passengers and the skipper, and also protects from sudden rain. Make

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How to Repair Leaks in a Jon Boat

A Jon boat is a type of aluminum boat. These boats are durable and rarely need maintenance, but sometimes

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How to Patch a Fiberglass Canoe

A fiberglass canoe is a narrow boat that is pointed towards the ends and propelled by paddles. This type

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How to Install Navigation Lights

There are 2 types of lights which your boat can have, personal lights and navigation lights. Navigation

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How to Clean Canvas Boat Covers

Canvas boat covers are very effective tools for protecting your boat from assorted dirt and debris. For

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Build a Homemade Boat Anchor

Keep one around in smaller crafts, or for emergencies.

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Restoring a Sailboat

Restoring a sailboat can be loads of fun because it is a hobby that is not terribly expensive. Many of

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How to Wire a Boat Battery

A boat battery is a very important part of your boat's electrical system. Most boats have two batteries,

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Pickling Boat Engines

Pickling boat engines doesn't mean putting them in a jar of vinegar, it is actually the process used

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Install an Outboard Bracket

An outboard bracket for your boat improves the line of thrust, center of effort and floatation. Enlist

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How to Make a Swim Platform

Adolescents and young adults who have access to ponds and swimming holes seem to love a swim platform.

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The Best Type of Paint to Use on Your Boat Floor

The boat floor, or deck, takes a great deal of beating. Not only is it open to the weather, but you constantly

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7 Signs It's Time to Fix Your Boat Stringers

Boat stringers are the lengths of wood under the boat deck that support it.

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How to Repair a Fiberglass Boat Hull

One of the worst things that can happen to any boat is damage to the hull. Fortunately, if you have a

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How to Reduce Epoxy Curing Time

Epoxy curing occurs when a curing agent combines with the epoxide compounds of epoxy resins to form a

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Build a Homemade Boat Lift

Building a homemade boat lift is far less expensive than buying one. Here are some steps to help you

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How to Make a Boat Cover

Get your own custom-fit boat cover by opting to make one yourself and never worry about it slipping off again.

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How to Repair Torn Boat Seat Upholstery

Torn boat seat upholstery can cause extreme damage to the seat itself if it's not fixed. It's much more

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Test a Boat Battery

It is always good to check your boat battery because no one wants to be stuck in the middle of a lake

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What Is a Fuel Water Separator?

A fuel water separator is a device that works to ensure clean fuel is delivered to the engine so that it doesn't get clogged up with impurities.

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How to Jump Start a Boat Battery

Jump starting a boat is similar to jump starting a car.

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Prevent Overheating in Boat Engines

Boat engines are prone to overheating.

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Boat Repair: Gelcoat vs Painting

Using paint, or gelcoat, are two different methods of approaching basic, boat-related repairs. Repairing

Tips for Cleaning a Boat Fuel Tank

Ensure your boat's fuel tank is clean to get the most out of it.

A boat sitting on an unattached boat trailer.
How to Replace Boat Trailer Bunks

Keep your summer boating days easy by replacing old trailer bunks when they're wearing out.

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How to Make a Boat Trailer

A small boat doesn't need a large, expensive trailer. Build your own by following these instructions.

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3 Types for Boat Flooring

Consider the pros and cons of aluminum, wood, and fiberglass flooring.