Hydro-Lock: Engine Won’t Start
August 31st 2011
After a big storm (like the recent Hurricane Irene), why won’t my engine turn over?
Archive for August, 2011
Snipe Worlds 2011: Hardest Regatta Yet
August 30th 2011
A world championship should be difficult, but this particular event proved challenging at every level.
A world championship should be difficult, but this particular event proved challenging at every level.
Solar Battery Maintenance: An Ounce of Prevention
August 28th 2011
If you let your starting battery slowly lose its mojo, it will let you down.
If you let your starting battery slowly lose its mojo, it will let you down.
LPG Locker Storage
August 25th 2011
Is it safe to store other stuff in the designated locker for propane tanks? No, says Ed Sherman.
Is it safe to store other stuff in the designated locker for propane tanks? No, says Ed Sherman.
MarineMax Outboard Series Fishing Tournament Benefits Fisher House
August 24th 2011
Catch fish, win prizes, help support military families.
Catch fish, win prizes, help support military families.
Yamaha Launches New Sport Boats and WaveRunner FX
August 22nd 2011
Yamaha unveils two sets of new sport boats at 19- and 21-foot lengths, and a completely updated PWC, the WaveRunner FX.
Yamaha unveils two sets of new sport boats at 19- and 21-foot lengths, and a completely updated PWC, the WaveRunner FX.
Hobie Revolution 11 Wins ICAST Best of Show Award
August 21st 2011
The Best Boat at the world's largest sportfishing trade show award can be paddled or pedaled.
The Best Boat at the world's largest sportfishing trade show award can be paddled or pedaled.
Portable AC Generators: Safe for Boats?
August 19th 2011
You often see these construction site generators for sale at boat shows, but they are potentially quite dangerous when used onboard.
You often see these construction site generators for sale at boat shows, but they are potentially quite dangerous when used onboard.
Garmin GDL 40 Weather Receiver
August 17th 2011
With this unit, you pay for weather data by the day, not the season.
With this unit, you pay for weather data by the day, not the season.
17 Kona: Torqeedo-Powered Runabout
August 15th 2011
Designer Larry Smith predicts 30 mph for his new project, and thinks the future looks electric.
Designer Larry Smith predicts 30 mph for his new project, and thinks the future looks electric.
Maxi Banque Populaire Joins Fastnet
August 13th 2011
Given a good breeze, this 133-foot offshore trimaran will chew up 608 nautical miles very quickly.
Given a good breeze, this 133-foot offshore trimaran will chew up 608 nautical miles very quickly.
Battery Tech for High-Output Alternators
August 3rd 2011
Before shelling out for a high-output alternator, consider the nature of the battery banks it will be charging. It's all about absorption rates.
Before shelling out for a high-output alternator, consider the nature of the battery banks it will be charging. It's all about absorption rates.
