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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.

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.

Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.

John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations

Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.

The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.

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.

The crisp, cool days of fall bring boat shows, breezy sailing, angler fishing and peaceful anchorage.

Warm weather breeds bacteria in freshwater tanks, where they create mischief with filters and pumps. Here’s how to stop them.

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