Gas It Up
December 12, 2023
Gas springs are a popular and handy feature. Here’s how to measure and install one yourself.
Gas springs are a popular and handy feature. Here’s how to measure and install one yourself.
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
Mechanical boat switches are simple machines, but digital technology can make them better
If you know how your alternator does its work, then you can help keep the electricity flowing on your boat
Whether you’re replacing old teak decks or classing-up garden-variety nonskid, consider eschewing real wood for a low-maintenance, man-made option.
Knowing how or why your boat’s gelcoat cracks occurred in the first place is key for a successful repair.
As more builders introduce new models with electric propulsion, DIY types are converting their old boats with their own hands
Running your engine at the right RPM is important, as is making sure your engine gets a good workout on a regular basis.
WEST SYSTEM Epoxy has released the new 655-1 G/flex plunger
Forget to wear a long-sleeved shirt when grinding fiberglass? Nix that dust with a lint roller.
Boat propulsion often starts life as a terrestrial engine. Giving it sea legs is more complex than you might think
Artist Nancy Tankersley captures scenes of busy watermen in the Chesapeake.
A professional mariner prepares his Hans Christian 34 for this epic competition.
A new USCG-approved buoyancy aid offers saltwater anglers more comfort and mobility—but it’s built for calm, protected waters, not offshore runs.
This couple says their Grand Banks 46 Classic Good Enough turned out to be everything its name promised, and then some.
Chanticleer, a 108-foot Burger motoryacht, brings a remarkable slice of American yachting history to Watch Hill, Rhode Island.
Maritime artist Michael Keane was known for his use of color and fine detail, which imbued his works with a romantic atmosphere. In Reaching Cats, he captures the serenity of a summer day on the water in New England.
A well-designed solar system ensures your boat’s batteries stay charged and systems run without noisy generators or shore power. But installation can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
After his wife had a stroke that made their 50-foot trawler unusable, a husband commissioned a handicapped-accessible power cat. They took delivery in May 2021, and for the rest of the summer, with family and friends, they explored the waters near their house.
Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions
