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DIY

Gas It Up

Gas springs are a popular and handy feature. Here’s how to measure and install one yourself.

Preparing to Fair

Those new to the process of fairing a boat’s hull or deck are quick to mix up a batch of fairing compound, WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy

Don’t Be a Luddite

Mechanical boat switches are simple machines, but digital technology can make them better

Power on Tap

If you know how your alternator does its work, then you can help keep the electricity flowing on your boat

Faux Real

Whether you’re replacing old teak decks or classing-up garden-variety nonskid, consider eschewing real wood for a low-maintenance, man-made option.

Going Electric

As more builders introduce new models with electric propulsion, DIY types are converting their old boats with their own hands

Roll On, Roll Off

Forget to wear a long-sleeved shirt when grinding fiberglass? Nix that dust with a lint roller.

Two boats sailing with a bridge in the distance.

The Newport Waterfront

Yes, the waterfront experience in Newport has evolved in the age of megayachts, but this little city still has a lot of sailing in its heart.

Exterior side view of a blue Hinckley boat

A Remade Boat by Hinckley

When a 2010 Picnic Boat 37 resurfaced in poor condition, the builder restored it from the hull up with modern craftsmanship

Courtesy Flexiteek

Teak Decking Alternatives

Natural teak still endures, but cork, bio-based synthetics and changing owner priorities are reshaping what goes underfoot.

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