Refit and Upgrade

Follow a father-son journey of patience, teamwork, and triumph as they restore a 1992 McKee Craft skiff, transforming frustrations into life lessons on the water.

Electronics Editor Ben Stein installs both a Seakeeper gyro and the new Seakeeper Ride on a 22-footer for the ultimate test.

Discover the cutting-edge yacht glass innovations behind DAR, the 295-foot superyacht with 4,300 sq. ft. of glass, crafted by Tilse's expert artisans.

A social media influencer makes a name for himself—and a home—by refurbishing vintage oil rig lifeboat.

Having a hard time making a Christmas list? Here’s everything that should be under a boater’s tree this holiday.

In a rare conversation with a legendary craftsman, Mike Smith finds there’s far more to building a supportive, comfortable and safe helm seat than meets the eye.

Ditch landfilling shrink wrap for a proper boat cover! Mike Smith breaks down materials, costs and long term benefits.

16-year-old Duke Delehanty writes about how he and his father brought a 29 Phoenix back to life—and offers a thoughtful take on a course some manufacturers might want to steer.

Filmmaker Trevor Gordon restored an old Paragon Nokaio that washed up on a beach, and now cruises it to remote surfing destinations.

Throw that old cord away! Luddite Mike Smith tells us why you’ll never go back to a plug-in charger again.

A 56-year-old, refitted Huckins Linwood yacht becomes groom-to-be, Shane Scott’s marriage counselor.

Going digital is easy. Mike Smith, a self professed Luddite, shares some tech tips.

So, you want the salty look of teak, but think life’s too short to scrub, sand and varnish? Maybe you need some plastic.

In an exclusive first test, Dan Harding reveals how the Seakeeper Ride will usher in a new era of stabilization—for the masses.

Changing a boat’s name often leaves ghosts of the old letters behind.Follow these tips to exorcise them, and avoid the wrath of King Neptune.

When the shine of your boat’s topsides starts to fade, consider a new coat of paint. To help in the decision, we weigh the pros and cons of attempting the job (or some of it) yourself.

Multiple outboards produce plenty of 12-volt amps. Use them to power your ship’s systems and you could potentially lose the genset.

The beloved Sea Lion II, a 1963 custom Whiticar, is given a new life after a passion-filled refit that nearly stalled out.

Want to get off the grid, but stay in the loop? Here are a few workarounds to keep your lines of communication open while cruising.

Returning an older boat to like-new condition is usually less costly than buying a new one, and it’ll make you the envy of the marina. But it comes with its own set of challenges.

Stripped down to her bones and built back up again, this 30-year-old Bertram is all new, from stem to stern. A dream realized for a first-time boat owner.

Sometimes you just want to cast a little shade over the cockpit. We wade through all of the options.

Backed by its previous experiences with electric marine propulsion, Vetus introduces two new, innovative “e-mobility” products.

Nothing good happens when water seeps into cored laminate. Nip this intrusion in the bud or pay the piper later.