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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.

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

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

Female lifesavers had to fight for their place in the effort to reduce the nation’s drowning rate.

The bible of boating is back in a new edition.

Meet Rockport Marine’s most ambitious custom sailboat.

Jock Williams understood boats from both sides of the helm: as a man who built them and as a man forever wondering where they might take him

As Nordhavn unveils new models, the designer explains what a difference a couple extra feet can make.