Archive for September, 2011

Engine Wiring: Cable Ties September 29th 2011
Nylon tiewraps can be very convenient and easy for boat builders and owners, but they are not heat-resistant.

Mercury 150 Outboard: Insert Catalyst Here? September 27th 2011
Mercury's new outboard appears to be designed to accommodate a future exhaust catalyst.

3 Tips for Surviving a Storm September 24th 2011
Squalls, waterspouts, lightning - will you know what to do?

Boat Wiring: Shorepower Mystery Box September 22nd 2011
The white box connected to the shorepower grounding wire is a galvanic insulator, Ed Sherman explains.

Search and Rescue: Lake of the Ozarks September 18th 2011
The Boats.com video boat review team makes a daring rescue!

Boat Stereo Humming September 15th 2011
If your stereo (or other radio equipment) hums while hooked up to shore power, here's how to locate the problem.

Iridium Force: AxcessPoint WiFi, Oh My! September 13th 2011
Less expense and expanded abilities including anywhere, anytime internet connections.

Olympic Wakeboarding: About Time September 12th 2011
One of the waterworld's most popular youth sports could be on the docket for the 2020 Games.

VHF: Automatic Radio Check September 11th 2011
Sea Tow has a new ARC (automatic radio check) service, and BoatUS offers DSC-VHF radio checks.

Sunreef 58 Displays at Cannes Boat Show September 10th 2011
This multihull production boat has a high degree of customization. Cannes is its first public showing.

Sessa Marine FLY 45 debuts in Cannes September 9th 2011
Another distinctive debut selected by James Nolan, who's onsite at the Cannes Boat Show.

Innovation at Cannes: Iguana 29 September 8th 2011
James Nolan spots another design breakthrough at the Cannes Boat Show.

Cannes Boat Show Opens September 7th 2011
A new lobster-style yacht caught James Nolan's attention on opening day.

Fish Hook Removal: First Aid September 4th 2011
Use this five step process to get a fish hook out of a person’s skin.