News and Blog
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 [...]
Medic
Last weekend, a friend approached me in his boat. Everything was normal, except for the fact that he was holding a white paper napkin over [...]
Cats & Dogs
Years ago, when it rained really hard, people would say,” It’s raining cats and dogs”. It was a somewhat comical image to ponder, but, as [...]
New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction – Saturday, July 18
The annual NH Boat Museum Auction, which historically has had a number of classic boat gems in the mix, is coming up quickly. This year, [...]