Marine Maintenance

How to add a water filter onboard. Photos and story by Capt. Frank Lanier Poor-tasting water is often a sad fact of life aboard many boats. Owners cart countless cases…

 How to deep clean your holding tank before winterization. Story & photos by Capt. Frank Lanier Hang around boats long enough, and you’ll inevitably hear someone mention the need to…

Choosing the right transducer for your trailer boat. Story & photos by Capt. Frank Lanier A major benefit of owning a trailer boat is the ease of exploring new locations.…

Tender stowage options for mid-sized boats. by Capt. Frank Lanier For many boat owners, a tender (whether a dinghy or a PWC) is the waterborne equivalent of the family car.…

Extend the life of your anchor windlass with proper maintenance. Story & photos by Capt. Frank Lanier While boat owners expect their anchor windlasses to perform flawlessly under the harshest…

Tips for selecting and mounting a life raft. Story & photos by Capt. Frank Lanier While the decision to buy a life raft is typically preceded by considerable thought, where…

Selecting new speakers for your boat. by Capt. Frank Lanier Music is a big part of on-the-water enjoyment for many boat owners. If your boat’s current speakers fail to deliver…

Seven installation ideas to make your new boat your own! Story and photos by Capt. Frank Lanier You did the research, invested shoe leather at numerous boat shows, combed the…

Inspecting your boat’s lifeline system. by Capt. Frank Lanier Although their maintenance can literally be a matter of life and death, lifelines rarely get the attention they deserve. Here’s how…