March 1, 2026
Turn up the Tunes
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…
February 1, 2026
Customize Your Boat
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…
January 1, 2026
Life on the Line
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…
November 1, 2025
Engine Inspection
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…
October 1, 2025
The Sound of Silence
The Sound of Silence: How to install soundproofing.
September 1, 2025
Stuffing Box Maintenance
Stuffing Box Maintenance: Keeping the water outside the boat
August 1, 2025
Marine Toilet Upgrades
The most important seat onboard isn’t the one at the helm. by Capt. Frank Lanier While it’s often said the two best days of owning a boat are when buying…
July 1, 2025
Walkie Talkie
The rules and benefits of FRS (Family Radio Service) radios. by Capt. Frank Lanier You’ve probably seen them — those Buck Rodgers-looking handhelds that folks are using to keep in…
June 1, 2025
Sound Signals
Know the proper sound signals in restricted visibility. by Capt. Frank Lanier Sound signals provide an audible means of conveying your intentions while operating in restricted visibility. Let’s take a…
May 1, 2025
The “A List” of Boating Tech
From autopilot to assisted docking, the future is now. by Capt. Frank Lanier While autopilots have been in use for decades, the new “A” words of assisted docking and autonomous…
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