Fixing cracks, scratches, and chinks in fiberglass is a pretty easy process which often doesn’t work out too well. It should be simple, right? Just mix the resin and hardener, add a little pigment, and smear it on. Well… sort of. If you have something you need to fix on … Continue reading
Category Archives: boat maintenance
Corrosion in Reverse??? YES!
It sounds nuts – can you really reverse the corrosion process? Yep, you bet. Fighting corrosion is a never-ending battle for all boaters, especially those in saltier waters. In fact, we’ve talked before about how to stop corrosion problems and clean rust off of your boat. But the corrosion process … Continue reading
3 Lies They Told You About Boats
If there’s anything we can all agree on, it’s the fact that the current political season is chock-full of lies and deception. And unfortunately, there are also plenty of lies out there when it comes to boats. Chances are, at one time or another someone told you one of these … Continue reading
Restoring Faded Gel Coat
If your boat is more than a year or two old, the gel coat probably doesn’t look as good as it once did – luckily, restoring it to the original shiny, lustrous look is a lot easier than you might think. Will it take a lot of elbow grease? Sure, … Continue reading
Did your Outboard go Overboard?
It is the nightmare of every outboard-owning boater: you’re tooling along when you hit a log or the bottom, your outboard motor mount isn’t as tight as you thought, and suddenly the engine hops right off the transom and goes overboard. Yikes!! Or, maybe you got a bad case of butter-fingers while walking … Continue reading
Should You Power onto the Trailer, or Crank it Up?
The question of whether you should power onto the trailer or crank the boat up (assuming your trailer design accommodates either or) is likely to have a different answer depending on who you ask. Specifically, whether you ask a boat owner or a marina owner. Boat owners know that powering on requires … Continue reading
What to do When you Run Aground
When you run aground in a powerboat, you may or may not cause damage to your boat and motor, you may or may not have set yourself up for future damage, and you may or may not be able to get back afloat. So, what should you do immediately after … Continue reading
3 Common Ways we Kill our Outboards
“Oops” is a dirty word when it comes to outboard engines, especially if you’ve just made one of these three common but deadly mistakes. You want your boat to run trouble-free for years on end? Of course you do, so make sure to NEVER: 1. Run the engine without a … Continue reading
The Most Bizarre Boating Tips Ever
Read enough boating articles, and you’ll come across a lot of wacky, weird, and surprising tips. Some may do more harm than good, some are just plain wrong, and some… well, let’s just say they’re rather bizarre. Which are the weirdest ever? These tips—all of which contain some valuable knowledge—certainly … Continue reading
Preventing Corrosion and Removing Rust Streaks
Preventing corrosion is an important job on a boat, as is removing the rust streaks it can leave behind. Luckily, with a little preventative maintenance and some easy clean-ups, you can make corrosion a bad memory. The first rule in keeping corrosion at bay is, of course, to always give … Continue reading
