BoatCapsule Seals and Protects Boats
BoatCapsule by CarCapsule is an inflatable bubble that provides safe storage by completely sealing and protecting boats from impact damage, dust, dirt, corrosion, mildew, musty odors, and pests.Perfect...
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How to Block a Boat
How to Block a BoatWhether you do it yourself or not, it’s essential for you to know the proper way to block up a boat for storage. Placing a boat on blocks can be dangerous to you and damaging to the...
View ArticleWinterizing Gasoline Fuel Systems
Ethanol-laced fuel has changed some of the rules for winterizing marine gasoline systems. When prepping a boat for winter storage, boat owners must now do all they can to avoid phase separation — a...
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Boating Safely In Cold Weather
I once went tuna fishing in December with a guy who called himself Squid Vicious. It was 38 degrees on the water that day, but even though I was layered to the gills, I have never felt colder. That was...
View ArticleHow to Repair Canvas Snaps on Boats
Snaps pulling out from boat covers and tops are a common event, especially in autumn when dropping temperatures cause fabrics to contract and stress snaps. Take heart! In many cases you can repair the...
View ArticleBoatingLAB Test: Fabric Waterproofing Spray
Even the best marine canvas loses its ability to shed water over time. For a boat with 12-month exposure to the weather, refreshing its waterproof surface is a good annual project. For boats that spend...
View ArticleInstalling a Boat Heater
A boat heater can help extend your boating season by keeping crew members comfy when there’s a chill in the air. One of the most effective for inboard or sterndrive boats is the Heater Craft hydronic...
View ArticleBlock Your Boat Trailer
If you plan to keep your boat on a trailer for winter or other long-term storage period, it’s a good idea to block up the trailer. This takes the strain off the suspension system and deters tire rot...
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We Test: Star brite Hull Cleaner
We used Star brite Hull Cleaner yesterday and were pleased with the results. As the photo sequence shows, we sprayed it on a scum line that had built up over a season. The gel formula stayed put (...
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How to Repair Canvas Snaps on Boats
How to Basic steps for repairing canvas snaps. Basic steps for repairing canvas snaps.
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How to Winterize Ballast Tanks
How to Protect your ballast system by properly winterizing it. Protect your ballast system by properly winterizing it.
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Winterizing Outboards
How to Try these shortcuts when prep time is short but winter is long. Try these shortcuts when prep time is short but winter is long.
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Installing a Boat Heater
How to Keep your crew toasty by using this guide to install a boat heater. Keep your crew toasty by using this guide to install a boat heater.
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Choose the Right Boat Cover
How to There’s a long and varied list of factors that determine which boat cover is best for you. There’s a long and varied list of factors that determine which boat cover is best for you.
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Choosing a Portable Heater for Boating
Gear Stay warm on the water by choosing the right portable heater. Stay warm on the water by choosing the right portable heater.
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Marine Winter Fuel Management
Gear Star brite Offers Tips For Storing Marine Fuel Star brite offers tips for winterizing your boat's fuel supply.
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How to Winterize Ballast Tanks
How to Protect your ballast system by properly winterizing it. Protect your ballast system by properly winterizing it.
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Winterizing Outboards
How to Try these shortcuts when prep time is short but winter is long. Try these shortcuts when prep time is short but winter is long.
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