There’s nothing that makes boat owners more nervous than a
bad seam. If you want to take care of your boat—and ensure yourself the peace
of mind that comes from a well-maintained boat—than there’s one essential skill
you need to learn: caulking boat seams. If you’re not an experienced caulker,
the process can be a little intimidating. That’s why […]

No matter how much you might try, your boat won’t look and
feel like it’s “yours” without the right interior upholstery. And while a nice
coat of paint might make a boat look good on the outside, it’s the upholstery
that you’ll spend your time with. You might as well get it right! That’s why
we’ve put together a […]

Adding fiberglass to your boat can mean adding
durability—not to mention a material that’s easy to repair. This
is especially true when comparing fiberglass to the other common materials from
which boats are constructed. What should you do if you want to do it yourself? Here’s
a quick guide on how to fiberglass a boat. We have a few […]

Pop quiz: when are you finished with maintenance on your
sailboat? It’s a trick question. The real answer is “never,” because a sailboat
needs regular care and attention if it’s going to perform at its best. And that
care and attention won’t help if it isn’t comprehensive. That’s why we’ve put
together this ultimate sailboat maintenance checklist to help […]

Experienced boat owners know that your boat only looks as good
as the quality of its wood. But sometimes maintaining that wood’s quality can
be tricky. Wood, after all, comes from organic material. Properly sealing and
restoring wood will require a little more than the occasional wiping with a
damp cloth. But boat interior wood restoration doesn’t have to […]

Caulking is familiar to many Americans—but when it comes to
caulking something more challenging, like a boat, it seems like the rules go
out the window. How do you properly caulk and repair something that makes
regular contact with water? How do the rules change? Don’t sweat it. We have a
few tips for you on how to caulk […]

Maintaining a high-quality boat means taking care of
everything on the outside—where the hull meets the water and where the engine
propels you on your next adventure. But what about the comfort inside your boat? Shouldn’t it feel just
as new? Here are a few boat interior restoration tips to help you get the job
done.Boat Vinyl: Get Your
Upholstery […]

When most people hear the phrase “sunken boat,” they think
only one thing: shipwreck. The boat
must be totaled. But a boat sinking where it can be retrieved sometimes means
that it can have new life even after sinking—especially with the right repairs.
Here are a few sunk boat repair tips that may help you in this process.Why Did […]

While your boat’s hull rightly deserves your attention and
respect if you ever plan on maintaining your boat to a ripe old age, let’s not
forget that other vital part that interacts with the water: your motor. Cleaning
an outboard motor is essential for proper functioning as well as to help ensure
that it maintains its quality over the […]