Marine Maintenance

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…

How to inspect the engine during the boat-buying process. by Capt. Frank Lanier The boat buying process can be an exhilarating, yet stressful experience — especially when it comes to…