Q&A – Outboards
July 1, 2011
While out on the water, your outboard won’t start. What should you look for before calling for help? Does the engine sound like it is
While out on the water, your outboard won’t start. What should you look for before calling for help? Does the engine sound like it is
Q: What can I do to keep my dodger/Bimini in good shape? A: Both power- and sailboats often have a windbreak or even a complete
Q: What can you do about stinging nettles? A: Go to Maine, or upper Chesapeake Bay where the water is fresh, such as in the
Q: What is civil twilight, and why should I care? A: You’ve probably always known about civil twilight; it’s just that you didn’t know that
Q: Why is my starter becoming unreliable? A: A starter is a relatively simple electric motor, but many things can cause it to fail or
Q: Does chain anchor rode provide any elasticity, like nylon does? A: Chain can provide great elasticity if used properly. You can attach a nylon
Q: Is there anything simple and easy, yet highly effective, that I can do to save fuel? A: Yes, if you have an inboard with
Are you strong enough to survive 13 hours in the water? That’s exactly what the writer did when he chaperoned an ocean survival course.
This Maine-based school was founded to help people find peace and purpose through boatbuilding.
Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout
The proud “Monksters” have built a devoted boating community.
The proposed rule would limit most vessels 65 feet and larger to 10 knots along the East Coast during certain times of the year.
What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.
Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Two guys with boatbuilding in their blood start an electric boat company in South Carolina.
An adventurous couple makes an icy pilgrimage from the Netherlands to North Carolina in their Elling E6.
Alexseal Yacht Coatings has significantly expanded its Color Configurator, adding four new yacht models and three distinctive new color shades.
