Thursday, January 31, 2019
Capt. Fred Davis is a retired charter captain and nationally published author of boating articles. His “Boat Smart” articles are published online at www.tipsforboating.com. Winter months are tough for boaters and anglers. They’ve finished putting their boats away and caught up on back issues of boating articles inFriday, January 25, 2019
Happy “Classic” New Year! In my ongoing series of writing about interesting people, places, and things around the world of the classic boat hobby, in this issue, I want to introduce you to one of the most interesting and knowledgeable people in the world of the ‘Classic Inboard Parts’ business, Mr. Jim Staib ofThursday, January 24, 2019
Ken sails his T10, Eclipse, out of McKinley Marina in Milwaukee. He races regularly with the South Shore Yacht Club and MAST sailing club. With the holidays behind us, it’s time for an old boater’s dreams to turn to unwrapping the biggest present of all: their boat. As we all look forward to ripping that winter storageThursday, January 24, 2019
A boat is like a house – it’s never really done. And, one thing is for certain, the technology available to boaters, from navigation and safety equipment to entertainment and aesthetics, is always evolving. Whether you’ve had her for decades or this is your first season, there are always a few upgrades you can makeFriday, January 4, 2019
Too often boat owners think a chip, scratch, or crack can be easily repaired. They buy a can of spray paint or a fiberglass filler kit and sometimes make a small blemish much worse. By the time they have spent an afternoon trying to cover a small spot with a rushed job, the results turn into a major job. It’s a better idea toThursday, December 13, 2018
Nothing can ruin a great season on the water quite like a rusty thru-hull or a frozen, corroded seacock. Not only the hassle of repair, the expense, and the frustration, but also the unnerving risk of failure while out on the water. But, how do you make a conscious and confident decision to move away from the age-old perceivedWednesday, December 12, 2018
With winter and boating down-time, it’s a good time to take stock of your boat’s powerplant and make some solid decisions for next season. Your outboard has powered your family boat faithfully with few mishaps for many years. Maybe yours is a lil’ kicker, a mid-sized 70-horse, or even a 200+ horsepower V-6Monday, December 10, 2018
About the only thing more frightening than a slippery deck surface when you’re out trying to reef is discovering that the aging non-skid is cracking and peeling right under your feet. If your deck looks like it has a bad sunburn, it may be time to go into full nonskid repair mode. Diagnosis and Removal The first signs ofFriday, November 16, 2018
The NAUTIC-ON™ Smart Boating System provides remote access to your boat to monitor key system diagnostics, including engine, battery, bilge, and more, plus track location 24/7. The installed onboard hardware communicates via 4G with the easy-to-use mobile app so you can stay in touch with your boat at your own convenience.Monday, November 12, 2018
As the season changes, the unfortunate “haul out for winter” process begins and most sailors just bundle up their sails and stuff them down below until next season. But what should we really be doing with our sails? As a general rule, we recommend that your sails be inspected and serviced once a year. The sooner any
