Inside Seakeeper
Ever wonder how a Seakeeper works? Or how it’s made? Take a peek into the manufacturing process.
Refit and Upgrade
Let It Slide
Today’s disappearing windows and doors are the perfect combination of ease of operation and robust construction.
Is It Time For a Watermaker?
While most boaters don’t need a watermaker, clean H20 will allow you to kiss the dock goodbye in pursuit of adventure.
Color Coordinated
Tired of Matterhorn White, Flag Blue and Sea Green? It’s time to rethink your boat’s color palette.
Fiberglass Repair: DIY (or Not)
Learn how to fix stress cracks, dock dings and other fiberglass injuries. And learn when its time to call in the pros.
How To: Install a Pod drive
Have you ever seen a pod installed on a yacht in under 5 minutes? Here's your chance. Discover how the team at Sabre Yachts installs their pods. (Hint: It involves muscle and a long chain!)
Second Chance
A creative restoration project brings an old Bertram back to life and gets a guy who loves boating on the water again.
The Science and Art of Rejuvenating Propellers
Computers are great, but some propellers still demand a craftsman with a hammer.
Family Friendly
They installed a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer on their Carver 57, and suddenly a couple with two young children were cruising in a big way.
Imtra’s Zipwake interceptor system
Imtra’s new Zipwake interceptor system is a small addition to your transom that can add up to big gains in performance.
Wrap It Up
Is paint passé? In some cases, maybe. Vinyl wrapping is faster and cheaper, and can make a mean-looking logo.
The Future of Electric Propulsion in Boats
Could we be on the cusp of an electric propulsion revolution?
How to Install a Bluetooth-Capable Stereo System on Your Boat
Clarion, a longtime automobile audio provider, wanted to show Capt. Bill Pike what it can do for marine stereos. Find out his take here.
How to install a new A/C system in 6 easy steps
Replacing an old, inefficient, or obsolete self-contained air-conditioning unit is easy—all you need is a few simple tools, a little forethought, and a comprehensible set of instructions.
Tested: Imtra’s ZipWake
We tested Imtra’s new ZipWake trim tab system and its claims of improving a boat’s performance and fuel efficiency. The results surprised even us.
How to Upgrade Your Boat With a Hydraulic Swim Platform
Allowing adults and youngsters alike to cool off in the water without having to tread water, the benefits of adding a hydraulic swim platform to your boat can’t be overstated. Here’s how to add one to your boat.
Time for a New Outboard?
If your old outboards are sputtering, it may just be time to upgrade.
A Nifty Hole-Saw Trick
If you need (or will need) to enlarge an existing hole previously cut with a hole saw, either slightly or dramatically, read this.
Can This Yacht Marriage Be Saved?
Has your relationship with your boat lost its spark? Before calling the broker to file for divorce, think about renewing your vows with a refit.
How to Upgrade the Soft Goods on Your Boat
Creating Comfort. Does your boat need a makeover? For an easy update, upgrade the soft goods. Learn more here.
Refitting a Kadey-Krogen 58 for the Cruising life
When a cloud-computing expert decided to go cruising, there are no half-measures. Here’s how he refit his Kadey-Krogen 58 with an office to allow him to cruise full time while still working. Read about it here.
Evinrude’s IDock joystick control
Evinrude’s new IDock joystick control makes dockside maneuvering more intuitive.