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.
Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.
“A Marriage at Sea” Book Review
The newest boat in the builder’s popular line lets buyers choose sedan or flybridge style.
Hull No. 20 of the builder’s contemporary, full-displacement series is awash in customization.
How to navigate the long haul with ancient wisdom.
I used AI to chart a course through a notorious waterway. The results were unusable.
This boat is a modern riff on an old-timey classic.
Why modern boat handling tools make us better and safer boaters.
A brisk November run from Connecticut to New Jersey showcases just how comfortable the Sabre 51 Salon Express really is.
A speed trap delays a morning boat shoot, leading to an unexpected lesson on patience.
