There’s something thrilling and intimidating about venturing out on your boat for the first time. With some planning and preparation, your first trip offshore can be safe and fun. This third part concerns ways to make your boat safer.
Need to replace a deck or transom but don’t know what thickness of Coosa Board to use? Tune in for expert advice when using Coosa Board for your project from our team!
One of the best things about a boat is its versatility. Often, what makes a boat good at what it does has less to do with the boat’s intrinsic design, and more to do with accessories. There are a wide variety of mounts that allow you to quickly transform your boat with ease.
Are you looking for a material for your boat project that won't discolor in sunlight? Watch this video to learn why King Starboard might be the perfect solution.
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.
As is often the case, the owner found that the changing room just wasn’t very practical. Family and friends simply wore swimsuits under their street clothes if they thought they might want to get in the water.
Replacing an old deck hatch on your boat? Learn about the different options available when replacing or adding an aluminum framed boat deck hatch. We discuss the pros and cons of replacing deck hatches on your boat.
Whether you are simply replacing an old door on your boat or improving accessibility with a new or larger opening, a new boat door can enhance not only the functionality but also the look of your boat.
Over the past eight years, Luke Taylor had replaced the lights on his bass boat trailer twice, with the same inexpensive incandescent lights it was originally equipped with. This spring, he decided to take a different approach dropping a bit more money on a set of LED lights in higher-quality housings.
If you’ve ever stalked redfish, bonefish, permit or other skinny water predators, you know how spooky they are. Because of that, designers of poling skiffs work hard to make their boats quiet by eliminating so-called “hull slap.”
Trying to maximize the storage space on your boat? Listen to our team discuss tips on how you can make the most of your shallow storage spaces with rod boxes and tilt-out units.
When Louis And Megan Caruso purchased their 2005 Silverton 42 Convertible, Sweptaway, from the original owner last year, they inherited a minor dilemma along with her: a small, non-functioning icemaker in the cockpit.
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!
For better or worse, upgrading your home dock just isn’t as much fun as upgrading your boat. Boats are sexy; docks are utilitarian. The impact, though, in terms of added convenience, function and safety, can be even greater.
In the first part of this three-part series, we discussed boat requirements, trip planning, and preparation. This section addresses safety gear that can save your boat or your life in the event something goes wrong.
Many people feel they can never have enough rod holders on their boats. The question comes up, "what angle do I use and why do I pick a 0-degree versus a 15 versus a 30-degree rod holder?"
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.
Is it better to repair or replace your boat seats? Our team explains why in some cases it’s better to just replace the seats. Tune in for advice about replacing your boat seats!
As a focal point of activity on your boat, the helm is a natural spot for customizations and upgrades. Let’s take a look at the main categories of console/helm customizations and the products available to meet your needs.
Your leaning post is right at the center of most of what happens on a fishing boat. Here are six DIY upgrades to optimize your fiberglass leaning post.
Need additional accessories for your fillet table? Our team discusses the different options for upgrading your dock and boat fillet table including drawers, shelves, tool holders, and more!
It’s an all-too-common problem for DIY boat owners — removing or replacing an accessory or part leaves unused fastener holes or, worse yet, unneeded or oversized cutouts. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind when planning a project.
Sure, your leaning post does everything that’s listed in the job description, but with a bit of innovative thinking and a few carefully selected accessories, you can turn your aluminum frame leaning post into a multi-function fishing and driving station.
