Somehow, your neighbor’s 15-year-old boat looks showroom new. How? Elbow grease, my friends. Elbow grease. But, for me, that work doesn’t include lugging a bucket of soapy water around. Here’s how to ...

Many, if not most, boat-launch ramps are situated so as to be somewhat sheltered from strong currents. Not all ramps offer this convenience, though. At some point, you might find yourself needing to ...

Fuel system: When temperatures drop to extreme cold, condensation in the fuel system can actually freeze, cracking components ...

Mooring is both a noun and a verb. A mooring is a fixed structure that you can secure your vessel to, such as a buoy or a wharf. Jetties, quays, and piers are also included in this category. The ropes ...

If flames threaten a portable gas tank or propane cylinder, toss it over or abandon ship Courtesy US Coast Guard The types of emergencies that can occur aboard boats are as numerous as the types of ...

How Do You Get a Boating License? If you're preparing to purchase a boat and hit the waters near you, you may not know how to handle your boat without practice—and, in fact, you may need to obtain a ...