November 22, 2016

Is Your Boat Trailer Properly Adjusted?

Think carefully before you answer the above question, because your boat trailer may not be exactly what you believe. Unless you bought your boat new, with a trailer matched by your dealer, there’s a good chance […]

November 15, 2016

Should You Get a Tiller Extension for Your Outboard?

Many of us who use a tiller steered outboard motor find ourselves stretching and sometimes contorting to keep a hand on the tiller, while we get in a comfortable position. A tiller extension seems like an […]

November 8, 2016

5 Maintenance Tips for your Boat’s Bimini Top

If your boat doesn’t offer some sort of protection from the sun, it can get miserable aboard. For anglers this often means opting for a T-top, but on some boats, like the cuddy cabin you see here, […]

November 1, 2016

Dead Boat Battery? Never Again!

Nothing is worse than getting ready to pull away from the dock, turning the key, and hearing… nothing. Yes, a dead boat battery is a very, very depressing thing. Fortunately, in this day and age it […]

October 25, 2016

What Can We Learn from Fishing Boats in Alaska?

At first glance, you might not think a Texas boater would or should pay too much attention to the boats they fish from in Alaska. Their waters are a world apart from what’s found around here, […]

October 18, 2016

Should You Put a Hydrofoil On Your Boat?

A hydrofoil can improve the performance of a boat in numerous situations. But many people shy away from trying them, particularly because most require drilling holes in the lower unit’s anti-ventilation plate during installation. There are […]

October 11, 2016

Boat Battery Rigging Mistakes – Don’t Do This!

Your boat battery is one of the most important safety items aboard. Yes, I said “safety items”. That’s because it not only starts your engine, but also powers your VHF radio, pumps, and navigational gear. So […]

October 4, 2016

5 Tricks for Onboard Boat Fishing Tackle Stowage

Onboard fishing tackle stowage is a great thing on a fishing boat. It allows you to keep all your goodies and gear close at hand, yet you never have to lug a tackle box around. But, […]

September 27, 2016

Launching and Retrieving: How Far Should You Submerge the Trailer?

If you have a trailer boat, you already know that one of the most stressful parts of any day is launching and retrieving. (Read 5 Tips for Launching a Boat Single-Handed, to see some tips on […]

September 20, 2016

Outboard Engine Fuel Troubleshooting Quick-Fixes

Outboard engines are incredibly reliable these days, but they’re still subject to many of the same old fuel problems we’ve always had to deal with. If your engine is cranking but just won’t start and you […]

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