Two of the most indispensable items on board a cruising yacht are a dinghy and an outboard motor. At anchor or on a buoy, of course, they are your only means of getting ashore. They also have a thousand other uses. For example, they can allow you to motor across to friends’ boats, collect suppl …

Boat enthusiasts know there’s nothing quite like spending a day out on the water, but mechanical issues can bring that fun to a grinding halt. Because your boat’s motor is exposed to some of the harshest conditions, regular outboard motor repair and maintenance is essential. Here are six things …

When you invest in a boat you want it to last and be problem free. Whether it’s a new or used boat there’s nothing worse than having your day of fishing or tournament ruined by a mechanical failure or even worse being in an unsafe situation because of a breakdown. if you’ve never learned how to bre …

Yep, fishing season is right around the corner. Will you be ready? With a little effort and a few hours here and there, you can get a jump on the upcoming fishing season and have all your gear in working order when that first mild day calls you outside. Here’s a checklist of things you can do to ge …

The way an owner drives his boat can have a drastic effect on how long the engine lasts. Don't do these seven things!1. Dry starts Most boaters are guilty of accidentally starting their engine with the prop high and dry, but I’ve seen boaters at the ramp give their engine a quick bump of t …