Bottom Check
December 20, 2019
When your boat’s on the hard, use the opportunity to check below the waterline. Here’s what to look for.
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.
If mussels foul your boat or dock on a regular basis, you might think the mollusk is the enemy.
Biodiesel has its pros and cons. It’s cleaner burning and less toxic than traditional diesel fuel, but degrades more quickly and is not yet widely available.
Your typical marina or boat yard is busy most of the time. And this means there are usually quite a few fellow boaters around, which
Of course, not everyone gets into a spot where they’ve got to create a super-accurate template, but the task is certainly not beyond the pale
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
As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.
When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.
This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.
A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.
