Refit and Upgrade

Refit and Upgrade

Upgrading Boat Upholstery By Capt. Bill Pike \| Posted May 2013 Take a step back and really look at your boat’s upholstery. Are your cushions looking their age? Maybe it’s time for an upgrade. Capt. Bill Pike’s tips will have... Read Article	Essential Tools For Your Boat By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted April 2013 Carry the right tools in the toolbox on your boat and you too can be a "Captain Fix-It". Read Article
How To Make Your Boat a Long-Term Investment By Capt. Bill Pike \| Posted March 2013 Maintenance Special: Capt. Bill Pike shares tips, wisdom, and proven techniques to help keep your boat running at the top of her game and her equipment doing yeoman service. Read Article	Maintaining Dripless Shaft Seals By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted February 2013 The dripless seals on your boat require just a little simple maintenance once or twice a year, if you ignore those seals they can turn ugly. Read Article
Refresh Your Boat’s Interior By Capt. Bill Pike \| Posted February 2013 Interior joinery not staying as sharp as the rest of your boat? Check out our expert advice on making it look like new. Read Article	How to Automate Your Trim Tabs By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted January 2013 Looking for a DIY project that will help your boat run better? Adding automated trim-tab control may be just the ticket, since it adjusts running attitude while giving you one... Read Article
DIY Kit Boats By Eric Colby \| Posted December 2012 Unleash Your Inner Boatbuilder with a DIY Kit Read Article	Pulling Propellers By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted December 2012 There’s more to getting the propeller off the shaft than meets the eye, and more high-tech props make the job even more complex. Read Article
How to Meet Your Onboard Electricity Needs with an Inverter By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted November 2012 Our handy guide to putting in an inverter. Check out detailed photos of wiring and tips on how to do it properly here. Read Article	How to Install a Cellular Booster By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted October 2012 Add another layer of reliable communication on your boat with a cell-signal booster. Our install sorts out the installation, the connectors you need, and tells how to tune the... Read Article
The Lowdown on Lithium Batteries By Eric Colby \| Posted October 2012 Are lithium batteries worth the extra money? Lithium batteries are the latest thing, but what advantages do they really bring? Find out the pros and cons of upgrading your... Read Article	Boat Conversion from a Fishing Vessel to a Yacht By Capt. Bill Pike \| Posted October 2012 Resident boat nut Capt. Bill Pike recounts one man’s quest to save a 56-year old herring drifter from the scrap heap. Read Article
Refit Guide By Chris Caswell \| Posted September 2012 Nothing says you’re a real boater like taking on a refit project on your boat. We offer some expert advice for considering, planning, and executing a smart refit. Here... Read Article	Dreams and Deferrals By Jason Y. Wood \| Posted September 2012 When it comes time to select a refit project for your boat, you can go in any number of directions. Make your short list: The projects that fit your boating style and budget will... Read Article
Boat In A Box By Chris Caswell \| Posted September 2012 Hinckley Yachts rescues a Savannah 54 from a forgotten factory floor. Read Article	How To Install A Freshwater Washdown By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted September 2012 Read Article
Installing Synthetic Teak Decks By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted September 2012 Install synthetic teak decks and skip the constant maintenance. Read Article	Making a Refit Manageable By Chris Caswell Capt. Bill Pike \| Posted September 2012 Break down a project to manageable parts, and get some added tips from Capt. Bill Pike. Read Article
Hands-On Stuffing Box Tips By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted August 2012 See an expert take on stuffing box care here. Read Article	Joystick System Add-On for Twin Diesels By Jason Y. Wood \| Posted August 2012 Why should pods have all the stress-free docking? The Xenta system adds joystick maneuverability to twin-diesel boats. Read Article
LED Light Installation By Eric Colby \| Posted July 2012 An experienced boater realizes the benefits of retrofitting his 27-year-old boat with LED lighting. Read Article	A Guide To Proper Seawater Plumbing By Vince Daniello \| Posted June 2012 Plumbing for seawater circuits is critical. Read Article
How To Add an Air Conditioner to Your Boat By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted June 2012 Turn an open-air helm into an air-conditioned saloon. Read Article	How To Install An Ice Maker On Your Boat By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted June 2012 How to add a big-boat fishbox ice to a small sportfisher. Read Article
Thruster Installation By Eric Colby \| Posted June 2012 A new thruster system offers an alternative to a conventional installation. Read Article	How to Install a Cockpit Refrigerator By Capt. Vincent D... \| Posted June 2012 Installing a Cockpit Drawer Refrigerator is Surprisingly Simple. Here's a step-by-step... Read Article

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