When nobody else is around
May 23, 2017
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
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
Presumably, you have to replace an on-board pump, motor, or electrical component now and then. And just as presumably, said device (as well as the
Here’s a wild little suggestion for you. Think about designating a few hours during the upcoming weekend to tightening and otherwise addressing all or most
High-density polyethylene “marine lumber” is pretty popular these days. People turn it into furniture, cabinetry, backing plates, drink holders—you name it. {sbdredirect http://tipoftheweek.pmyyachtclub.com/?theid=1}
Removing old rubber, rubberized, or plastic hoses from old metal fittings is often a major-league chore. {sbdredirect http://tipoftheweek.pmyyachtclub.com/?theid=1}
Occasionally, when you’re trying to remove a screw, you simply can’t get the darn thing to turn, whether it has a slotted head or a
One thing most boats have is plenty of hoses of one kind or another. You know, like, water hoses, bilge-pump hoses, sanitary hoses, fuel hoses,
Make sure you have the right anchor for the area that you cruise the most. There are basically two types of anchors: burying and hooking.
Free at last, free at last! After four months of winter imprisonment in a DIY boatyard, my classic sailboat was unchained from a work bed
The winter-spring schedule of Mack Boring &?Parts Company’s popular Marine Diesel Maintenance Seminars brings the classes to four regional locations. Beginning in January, seminars will
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
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.
