Friday, March 21, 2025
Get your boat ready for the water this season with expert tips from AkzoNobel’s Interlux® brand. Why Spring boat maintenance matters Much like a car or home, regular maintenance keeps your boat performing at its best, both above and below the waterline. As the weather warms up, now is the perfect time to refresh yourFriday, August 26, 2022
Your boat lift is holding truly precious cargo, and you want to be sure that it’s secure and safe. Not only will a poorly maintained boat lift not work properly, but it could also fail suddenly, which could damage your boat, lift, dock, or cause injuries to someone. Save yourself the potential embarrassment and considerableTuesday, August 2, 2022
A version of this article appeared in the Summer (July/August) 2022 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine. You love everything about boating. Provisioning for the weekend brings a smile to your face. The drive to the marina is always a pleasant one. Heading out with family and friends to find an anchorage on a sunny day is just aboutSunday, July 17, 2022
As any new boat owner soon learns, the sport has a lingo all its own. But even old salts often have a hard time grasping the magnetic compass dialect. Ritchie Navigation explains two unusual but easily understood terms that are vitally important to the accuracy of a compass: Deviation and Compensation. Compass needles or dials reactWednesday, June 29, 2022
DSC is one of the best deals in town. Setting up your VHF radio with digital selective calling is so simple, and it could save your life. If you’ve bought a VHF radio in the last few years, chances are it has a red distress button on the front. Lift the flap, press and hold the button for five seconds, and details of yourWednesday, November 17, 2021
The experts at Dometic Marine give us step by step tips on how to make sure your boat's steering stays in tip top shape.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Check out PlasDECK's Eco Series in this installation, and see what makes their products so innovative. With these products, the possibilities are endless.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Thinking of chartering your boat? Our author, Zuzana Prochazka, takes us through some of the benefits and drawbacks of renting out your boat.
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Perfect for your pontoon anchoring needs, this kit has everything to install a hidden, safe, and effective anchor. Control deployment/retrieval with a button and keep your anchor off your deck and out of your storage spaces.
Friday, September 10, 2021
Our writer, Jordan Balbresky, interviewed some pros and shares what he learned on making a living doing what you love. Have some questions about it yourself? Learn how you, too, can start.
