Beware Unprotected Saildrives
Paying close attention to anodes and your sailboat’s bonding system will help prevent corrosion that can quickly cripple these power units.
Menu
Paying close attention to anodes and your sailboat’s bonding system will help prevent corrosion that can quickly cripple these power units.
For those planning to store a boat in the Caribbean or South Pacific for a season, mold and bugs could pose a larger threat aboard than a storm. These tips will help prevent an invasion.
If your season’s done, a washing, inspection, and any needed repairs will ensure that your sails are ready to go next season.
For banishing blisters, below-the-waterline barrier coats can’t be beat.
Kenny Rogers knows when to hold em, knows when to fold em. When it comes to a boat electronic upgrades, we should learn to do the same.
Steve D’Antonio explains why when it comes to primary fuel filters, bigger is always better.
From the depths of the bilge to the top of the mast — and just about everywhere in between — one thing leads to another during a long-overdue haulout with an ambitious to-do list.
It took more than a week of work and my arms were ready to fall off, but the results are astounding.
Way Cool: Here’s what you need to know about your engine’s cooling system and the coolant that flows through it.
Your anchor rode needs a fair lead and your windlass needs correct installation and wiring for them to work properly and efficiently.
Understanding these crucial pieces of equipment on your boat will help you keep water and other liquids where you want them, whether that’s in the engine, in the galley sink or overboard.
Bearing Down on Shaft Bearings: Removing and replacing this key component in your boat’s drivetrain assembly takes care and persistence.
Paying close attention to anodes and your sailboat’s bonding system will help prevent corrosion that can quickly cripple these power units.
For those planning to store a boat in the Caribbean or South Pacific for a season, mold and bugs could pose a larger threat aboard than a storm. These tips will help prevent an invasion.
If your season’s done, a washing, inspection, and any needed repairs will ensure that your sails are ready to go next season.
For banishing blisters, below-the-waterline barrier coats can’t be beat.
Kenny Rogers knows when to hold em, knows when to fold em. When it comes to a boat electronic upgrades, we should learn to do the same.
Steve D’Antonio explains why when it comes to primary fuel filters, bigger is always better.
From the depths of the bilge to the top of the mast — and just about everywhere in between — one thing leads to another during a long-overdue haulout with an ambitious to-do list.
It took more than a week of work and my arms were ready to fall off, but the results are astounding.
Way Cool: Here’s what you need to know about your engine’s cooling system and the coolant that flows through it.
Your anchor rode needs a fair lead and your windlass needs correct installation and wiring for them to work properly and efficiently.
Understanding these crucial pieces of equipment on your boat will help you keep water and other liquids where you want them, whether that’s in the engine, in the galley sink or overboard.
Bearing Down on Shaft Bearings: Removing and replacing this key component in your boat’s drivetrain assembly takes care and persistence.
Sign up for Cruising World emails to receive features on travel destinations, event listings and product reviews as well as special offers on behalf of Cruising World’s partners.
By signing up you agree to receive communications from Cruising World and select partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may opt out of email messages/withdraw consent at any time.
