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Boat Maintenance and DIY
The Best Way to Secure Cables and Hoses in Your Engine Room
June 13th 2013Nylon wire ties will harden and become brittle in the heat of the engine compartment. Use metal P-clamps instead. (more)
2 Most Common Outboard Engine Issues: Fuel Systems and Flushing
June 4th 2013We talked with a Yamaha Master Tech, to find out what outboard problems he sees on a regular basis. Fuel systems and freshwater flushes topped ...(more)
Get Your Boat Ready for the Season
June 3rd 2013If your commissioning to-do list seems daunting and you don't know where to start, you can start here. (more)
No Grease on Marine Battery Terminals!
May 30th 2013Grease, not to mention petroleum jelly, will liquefy in the heat and eventually form an insulating barrier that will cause a loss of electrical power. ...(more)
How to Change an Outboard Engine Water Pump Impeller
May 25th 2013Water pump impellers need regular replacement, so outboard owners with a DIY streak should check out this how-to video. (more)
Engine Room Electrical Outlets: GFCI Protection
May 21st 2013It's important to extend GFCI protection to any outlet you install in the engine-room on any boat, gasoline-powered or otherwise. (more)
How to Paint a Non-Skid Deck
May 20th 2013Repainting a non-skid deck will make your boat safer and look new again. (more)
How Come My Stainless Steel is Stained and Rotting Away?
May 18th 2013The grade of stainless steel used for some fasteners still needs watching and regular freshwater rinsing. (more)
10 Tips on How to Paint a Nonskid Deck
May 15th 2013No matter what materials and methods you use when tackling a deck-painting job, these fundamentals apply to every approach. (more)
Marine Wiring: No Mess, No Wire Nuts
May 7th 2013A messy installation with lubberly wire nuts may work for the time being, but you are asking for trouble in the long run -- and ...(more)
