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How-to: Maintenance

  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Understanding Amperage and Battery Capacity on Your Boat

    Stephanie Colestock
    Sep 29, 2025

    Understanding amps, amp hours, and the demands of your on-board electrical equipment and assessing the abilities of your batteries and charging gear to keep up with those demands. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    End of Boating Season Tasks And Checklists

    Heather Francis
    Sep 1, 2025

    Captain Heather Francis provides practical advice and checklists for the approaching haul out and storage season. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    How To Source & Ship Spare Parts & Supplies While Cruising

    Heather Francis
    Aug 1, 2025

    After years cruising, Captain Heather Francis has learned to source, ship, and import spare boat parts worldwide—navigating locals, agents, and customs along the way. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    Resin Materials in Fiberglass Boat Construction

    Ryan McVinney
    May 15, 2025

    Understanding the basics of resin in fiberglass boat construction. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    Spring Commissioning Your Boat

    Gary Reich
    May 1, 2025

    Get your boat ready for the spring 2025 boating season with these boat maintenance tips. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Spring Cleaning Your Boat: A Complete Guide to Cleaning, Inspecting & Prepping for the Season

    Liza McVinney
    Mar 26, 2025

    Spring cleaning your boat isn’t just about looks—it’s key to safety, performance, and longevity. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Boat Building Basics: Fiberglass, Resin, Composites And Cores

    Lenny Rudow
    Feb 27, 2025

    A look at basic boat construction, fiberglass technology, and the fundamentals that modern boat builders use. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Boost Speed with Outboard Engine Height Adjustments

    Charles Plueddeman
    Feb 18, 2025

    Raising an outboard higher on the transom can reduce drag and raise top speed. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Stress-Free Haul Outs: 5 Tips for Cruisers Tackling Boatyard Projects

    Heather Francis
    Jan 20, 2025

    Practical advice on choosing boatyards, managing DIY projects and caring for the crew. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Buying a Used Boat Trailer

    Emma Coady
    Nov 12, 2024

    Find out what to look for when scoping out the used boat trailer market. …Read More

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