What maintenance is required for the Volvo Penta Dripless Stuffing glands used on Beneteau sail and powerboats with straight shafts? The rubber stuffing box offers a low maintenance solution and…
If there’s one piece of safety equipment on your boat that rivals a life jacket in terms of being valuable for you (and your guests) in an emergency, it’s your…
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A little attention can go a long way toward keeping your crew safe and your onboard gas appliances working like they should. by Wayne Canning Billy Black Most modern…
Marine electronics company Raymarine has acquired Tacktick, a manufacturer of sports precision instruments. Tacktick, formed in 1996 and based in Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom, develops and manufactures wireless, solar powered…
Lewmar issued an advisory notice about its deck switches. Electric deck switches operate in a hostile environment and are subject to salt water, extreme temperatures, direct sunlight and UV rays.…
Tips on Preventing Mildew Growth on Boats and Sails Posted by Darrell Nicholson at 10:13AM – March 29, 2010 I’ve been growing several interesting varieties of mold and mildew at…
Lightning strikes are one of the possibilities that bring fear to the heart of even the most experienced of sailors. While a storm at sea may bring difficult conditions from…
Lifting Keel Maintenance Maintenance can be carried out before the boat is relaunched, taking advantage of her position in the straps to drop the keel. Carefully clean the inner sides…
The American Boat and Yacht Council released its webinar schedule for May through August. The first event is with Kevin Ritz on the Fundamentals of Marine Electricity at 1 p.m.…