Holding It Together
February 10, 2026
Your boat and its systems are composed of a wide variety of fasteners.
Your boat and its systems are composed of a wide variety of fasteners.
There is no stopping it. Here are some tips to mitigate the problem.
A watermaker will provide plenty of the most important human necessity.
Yup—your boat has them, and they’re constantly feeding, sometimes to the point that you can step aboard and find your batteries drained.
When troubleshooting problems with liquefied petroleum gas, safety always has to come first.
Proper wiring and crimping can prevent voltage drop and ensure that everything turns on when it should.
Understanding power distribution can help you make smarter choices when adding equipment.
The problem was easy to see. Figuring out the solution was another matter.
Think you’ll always remember to return later to finalize the installation? Think again.
A spray can and a light touch can keep those horses looking ready for a derby.
Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.
After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.
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