Going Lithium Batteries: Part II
Every element of the system’s design matters to ensure safety and avoid catastrophic failure
Every element of the system’s design matters to ensure safety and avoid catastrophic failure

If you’re thinking of switching to lithium battery technology, here’s what you need to know

High-tech marine flooring looks cool, feels great and increases safety

Starlink provides exceptionally fast internet speeds, and with some hacks, it is a gamechanger for cruisers.

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

If you know how your alternator does its work, then you can help keep the electricity flowing on your boat

Knowing how or why your boat’s gelcoat cracks occurred in the first place is key for a successful repair.

Running your engine at the right RPM is important, as is making sure your engine gets a good workout on a regular basis.


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

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.