Tips for Success at the Boatyard
December 8, 2023
Choosing a trustworthy repair facility for service is a vital step for every boat owner.
Choosing a trustworthy repair facility for service is a vital step for every boat owner.
When buying a new or used boat, look for these things before agreeing on a price.
Caulking and adhesives are vital to keeping the water out of your boat.
Boats live in a harsh environment, and keeping them clean helps to ensure their value. A once-in-a-while cleaning job is not nearly enough.
Planning a trip away from your home port? These tips will help along the way.
An engine that does not turn properly often suffers from a fuel-related issue that needs attention
It’s important that you always provide natural ventilation aboard any boat.
Not if you’re smart. Take the time to complete a pre-survey before you buy any boat.
Understanding the basics of antifouling paint can go a long way in protecting your investment while delivering long-term service.
Boatyard trips are a necessary part of ownership to keep your vessel safe and sound, as well as to protect the value of your investment.
An interesting and well-optioned 3-stateroom newcomer to U.S. shores
After overplanning for a Gulf Stream crossing on my refitted Grand Banks 47, I found myself in a scene that would have shocked anyone.
Your boat and its systems are composed of a wide variety of fasteners.
It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.
Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.
A Veteran of Two Great Loops on Small Boats Considers a Third in a 25-foot C-Dory TomCat.
Setting expectations and communicating clearly can make time on the hard shorter and more fruitful.
It’s not every day that a builder and owner take Hull No. 1 for 1,200-mile, open-water shakedown, but the Demey 60 Spaceship is headed for new frontiers.
The concept process behind Croix du Sud demonstrates how to consider a future refit for a classic build.
Anchoring comes with a lot of variables. Here are the key things to keep in mind in order to stay put.
