
Custom-Painted Outboards
Do you want to paint your motors to match your hull and tie the whole boat together? Consider this before starting the project.

Do you want to paint your motors to match your hull and tie the whole boat together? Consider this before starting the project.

Give your boat new life with a power upgrade. Here’s how to swap a tired inboard engine for new iron

To extend the boating season, add a heater for a cozy cabin.



Did air get into your diesel’s fuel system? Here’s how to get going again.

When your boat’s on the hard, use the opportunity to check below the waterline. Here’s what to look for.

It used to be common to fill fuel tanks before storing your boat for the winter, but that was before ethanol-spiked gasoline.

A new paint job is a pretty big investment, but these pros say penny pinchers might want to reconsider doing the prep work on their own boats.

Two of the hardest-working pieces of gear on any boat are the anchor and windlass. With a bit of TLC, they’ll work reliably for years.

The yard best known for building Billy Joel’s Shelter Island Runabout has updated the design for a new generation of cruising families.

Cruisers Yachts introduces the 38 VTR, the first model in a new series intended
for all kinds of adventures.

The newcomer to the Sport series showcases features from its larger siblings.

The newcomer to the Sport series showcases features from its larger siblings.

These families have discovered that time spent cruising makes for better relationships and creates great memories.

A boater who has owned a diverse fleet loves the versatility of his Stanley 36, a capable Downeast cruiser.

Waterfront location, history, development potential, dockage potential, signage and frontage make this a unique opportunity to invest in Cape Cod!

Even if your boat is equipped with a suite of electronics, know how to use ranges

Managing a tender doesn’t have to be a pain in the transom.

At one time the largest passenger ship in the world, she also played a pivotal role in World War II.
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