
Maintenance Materials for Coastal Vessels
Experienced boaters know that even a short sail to Catalina Island can result in a boat incurring minor damage, be it to the engine, propeller, sails, rigging, or even plumbing

Experienced boaters know that even a short sail to Catalina Island can result in a boat incurring minor damage, be it to the engine, propeller, sails, rigging, or even plumbing

Summer is approaching, and we all want to be out on our boats having a great time, knowing our food is properly refrigerated with plenty of ice to drop in

From dinghies to ski boats and small cabin cruisers, the easiest way to provide propulsion power is with one or more gasoline or electric outboard motors. That means no stepping

“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink,” wrote Samuel Taylor Coleridge in his famous poem, “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” In days of yore, when a ship’s water kegs

The Spring 2026 boating season is now in full swing, but before we join all those other boats cruising to the Channel Islands and beyond, we want to make sure

Carrying extra jerry cans of fuel to ensure enough power for a main engine alternator and perhaps a power generator costs extra money and space that could be dedicated to

Maintaining the health of your vessel’s battery banks is essential to the operation of every onboard electrical device, from the mast lights to the chartplotter, cabin amenities and bilge pump.

One thing sure to slow down an otherwise fast boat is excessive growth on the bottom and keel. If left too long without a thick coat of protective paint, your