Electrical Parasites?
January 7, 2022
Yup—your boat has them, and they’re constantly feeding, sometimes to the point that you can step aboard and find your batteries drained.
Yup—your boat has them, and they’re constantly feeding, sometimes to the point that you can step aboard and find your batteries drained.
Understanding power distribution can help you make smarter choices when adding equipment.
Whether hauling out annually or less often, follow this haul-out game plan to get the most from your time “on the hard.”
The problem was easy to see. Figuring out the solution was another matter.
A combination inverter/charger can be great on board, but when it fails, you need options.
Tracking down the source of onboard vibration requires a methodical approach.
Conducting your own personal test run can diagnose all kinds of problems before the big day.
Our experts have spoken. Here are the top “canned goods” you should be stocking on board.
Expert troubleshooter Steve Zimmerman’s top seven technical tips for boat shoppers.
Using the correct fasteners for different applications can prevent onboard problems.
With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.
It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.
Remembering Lifelong Marine Journalist Chris Caswell
A Master of Quiet Cruising
This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.
To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.
After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China
How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.
