News and Blog
Early Winter Check-In
It’s the last day of November and temperatures have dropped significantly since Halloween. The harbor waters are largely empty, and shrink-wrapped boats form groups [...]
Three to Six
The other day, while at the fuel dock, I asked the attendant what the sea conditions were and he stated, “rough, 3-6’ steep waves”. Not [...]
Dialing…
These days, most boaters carry smart phones which deliver both phone calls and Internet applications. Due to this dual functionality, many boaters have been paying [...]
Skinny Water
The last few weekends have offered up at least one passable boating day each. And, as I’ve taken advantage of them, I have become acutely [...]
Running Hot
Recently my Volvo Penta engine, based on a 350 Chevy, started running hot. The thermostat needle which normally swings in the yellow and low end [...]
Dock Etiquette
As I strode down the dock to access my dinghy earlier today, I noticed a newish 16’ Whaler with a mature fellow sunning himself on [...]
Steady As She Goes
It’s the start of the boating season and most skipper’s piloting skills are a bit rusty. Questions abound in terms of the boat’s ability to [...]
New DIY Stuff
Recently, I did a show with a major marine company to highlight new offerings in adhesives, sealants, and paints available to boaters. A couple of [...]
Stay Above The Waterline
It’s June, early in the boating season, and a good time to keep a close eye on things as all of the boat’s systems, from [...]
Summer Holiday Kick-Off
Well, the kick-off of the Northeast boating season, Memorial Day weekend, is coming into sight and the pace is quickening within local boat yards. Around [...]