News and Blog
Attitude Adjustment
Well, most boaters here in the Northeast are a month or two into the seasonal layup now, and many are experiencing water withdrawal symptoms. Here [...]
Details
Well, Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away and most of us have hauled and at least partially winterized our boats by now. In the [...]
Easy Does It
The season is winding down and boaters are attending to last minute details from changing out the summer pennant for the winter stick to hauling [...]
Trailer Tips
Labor Day has come and gone and many boaters are now engaged in the annual haul-out process. Local yards use cranes and travel-lifts to take [...]
Lurking Hazards
Well, Labor Day has come and gone. It’s been a good summer for boating, lots of warm, sunny weather and moderate sea conditions. Many boaters [...]
Stormy Weather Ahead
It is the middle of the Hurricane season and the named storm count is mounting. This season, the count is predicted to break previously established [...]
Keep It Clean
A couple weeks ago, while taking a leisurely cruise around some of the local islands, I noticed the boat was a bit sluggish. Powered by [...]
Night Vision
It’s been a good summer for boating, with a number of long, sunny days promoting leisurely rides homeward after the traditional dinner hour. Those days [...]
Be Prepared
Last Sunday afternoon as I left the relatively protected area at the harbor’s end, I noted fairly mild conditions with a slight breeze and short [...]
Tropical Storm Prep
The Boston North shore is bracing for the fallout of Tropical Storm Isaias, namely, high winds and heavy rain. It's important to remember that Tropical [...]