Keep Your Motor Running
March 2, 2026
You do not need to be a seasoned mechanic to have confidence in your engine.
You do not need to be a seasoned mechanic to have confidence in your engine.
Your boat and its systems are composed of a wide variety of fasteners.
How to Spot, Fix & Prevent Shaft Seal Leaks on Cruising Boats
Protect your boat’s value with expert cleaning tips. Learn how to tackle salt, grime, and stains to keep your vessel in top shape year-round.
Discover the best tank senders for tracking fuel, water, and waste on boats. Learn about sight tubes, floats, ultrasonic senders, and more for accurate readings.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and both require making smart purchasing decisions.
Gelcoat can protect your boat season after season—if you follow these maintenance tips when it’s time for repairs.
With preventive maintenance now, a few more months of excellent cruising can follow prime boating season.
Hoses need regular inspection and periodic replacement, or all kinds of leaks and drips can result.
Spending the time to make an owner’s manual for your boat will pay dividends in the long run.
Trying Not to Sink: Choosing Boat Life After a Family Tragedy
The bluewater brand from Down Under splashes a nimble weekender primed for coastal excursions.
The crew of Celt, a Nordhavn 43, explore Australia and Indonesia on their multiyear circumnavigation.
All the right things, in all the right places.
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
