Performing regular marine maintenance is key to keeping your boat performing at its peak, and decreases the chance of a major malfunction. Learn from our pros about boat, trailer, and cleaning maintenance.
Chances are you’ve seen and heard the initials ABYC in a lot of places without thinking too much about it. But who exactly is the American Boat & Yacht Council, what do they do, and why should you care?
In my early days of owning boats, “maintenance” was another word for “repair.” Today, I look forward to November, when I spend a week or more going through my annual maintenance routines and bringing my boat back up to “new.”
The fact is, if you buy quality, mid-priced saltwater rods and reels, they are pretty darned tough. Knowing what to avoid, what to do daily, and what to do on a periodic basis will minimize your maintenance time and maximize the longevity — and looks — of your equipment.
Fire extinguisher requirements for recreational boats are easy enough to look up online, but it’s worth discussing them in a little more depth. Let’s take a closer look at how fire extinguishers on boats are stored, maintained, and used.
When it’s time to replace the flooring in your boat, you’ve got more choices than you might expect. Here are five important questions to ask that will help you choose the best boat flooring.
The terms “transom” and “stern” are often used interchangeably, but they have distinctly different meanings. So what is a boat transom? Read this article to find out!
Navigation lights turning off or on by themselves. Water collecting out of nowhere in the bilge... If you didn’t know better, you might wonder if your boat was … you know, possessed. This article discusses how to get rid of the spooky boat problems.
Whether you have a new boat or an older one, it doesn’t take long for “gremlins” to start to appear. Boat owners learn quickly to deal with these issues and know that planned maintenance is always more enjoyable than unplanned repairs.
This article discusses the case for aluminum vs. zinc anodes for boats. Any metal exposed to the corrosive effects of saltwater will eventually succumb without some sort of maintenance and protection.
Join our team as they discuss tips on how to prepare your boat and dock for a hurricane. Whether your boat is on land or in the water, learn how to keep your boat safe.
Compared to foam decking & carpeting, sheet vinyl is extremely durable and easy to maintain. Determine if Lonseal flooring is right for your boat with this article.
Discover how Lonseal can be a great alternative to other decking materials such as EVA foam and faux teak. We discuss the pros and cons of using this material for different flooring applications.
Part of what makes King Starboard such a versatile material for fabrication is the fact that it is impervious to UV, moisture, & salt. Unlike gelcoated fiberglass, and other materials, Starboard will never fade, rot, corrode, or delaminate.
There are many brands of marine foam decking in the market. You might assume, given the obvious similarities between not only the products themselves but even their names, that they’re all fundamentally the same stuff — But you’d be wrong.
Are your boat scuppers worn out and need to be replaced? Listen to our team discuss what you need to know about replacing the scupper flaps on your boat!
A clean boat is a beautiful thing, but the dizzying array of boat cleaning products on the market today may have you reaching for dish soap. You’ll get better results from using appropriate cleaners, waxes, and protectants.
If you’ve ever tried removing a part or accessory that was needlessly installed with 3M 5200, you understand the importance of carefully choosing the right marine sealant for the job. Sure, there are some applications where 5200 is ideal. But there are many, many others where it’s complete overkill.
When it comes to boat trailer repairs, one thing is certain — eventually, you are going to have to do them. The question for the owner is simply when — and where — those repairs will get done.
Most of what goes wrong on the water can be prevented by either attentive maintenance or attentive piloting. But things do go sideways now and then. Screws get loose.
Dock bumpers come in so many different shapes, materials, and sizes. Dock bumpers and edging can be made out of anything. Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Garbage in, garbage out. The phrase was coined in the early days of computer programming to convey the idea that, since computers couldn’t think for themselves, no machine could produce good output based on bad input.
We call it winterization, but it doesn’t exactly matter how cold it’s going to get, or even if it will snow at all. If your boat is going to sit unused for a prolonged time, you need to prepare it for storage.
Boat stands are ubiquitous at boatyards and marinas, where they are commonly used to support boats and yachts that have been hauled out for maintenance or repairs that can’t be performed in the water. But they can also be very useful for owners of trailered boats — or even lift-stored or wet-slipped boats that have trailers for occasional use.
