Maintenance and Repairs Articles

In Board Engine Oil Change Procedure
There should be a law that boat designers should be forced to service their own boats. That might make common maintenance tasks, like changing engine oil, a little easier. In most inboard or I/O engine installations, changing engine oil is looked on with the same fervor as going to the [...]

Everything to Remember when Hauling Out a Boat
Annual Maintenance Routine and Antifouling Bottom Job
Shortsighted boat owners who lengthen the time between haul outs cost money in the long run. Conventional wisdom says it pays to haulout annually for hull painting and maintenance, but some folks stretch that period to 18 months or even two years. [...]

Preparing a boat for long-term storage
How do I keep my boat from smelling foul when I open it back up in the spring?
The key is to banish the “stink fuel” before you close the boat up for winter. What I mean is you need to get rid of all the things that mold, mildew and [...]

How to Pick the Best Prop for your Boat
If you’re not satisfied with the way your fiberglass boat performs, a different prop might be the key to significant improvement.
Before shopping for a prop, think about what disappoints you with your current setup. Do you want a better hole shot? Do you want to go faster [...]