Keep That Boat Clean!
The first and most basic maintenance task is to wash your boat regularly. If you boat in saltwater, which so many of us do in Southwest...
Windlass Issues
We encounter large numbers of windlasses that don't work, particularly from seasonal residents that have had their vessel sitting idle...
Deck Drain Clogs and Leaks
It's "Maintenance Monday", and today we're talking about deck drain clogs and leaks. With the popularity of express style cruisers these...
Huh? I Can't Hear You
Sound signaling on the water is important, especially in restricted visibility. Use and test your vessel's horn on a regular basis. One...
Belt Maintenance
Perusal by Removal We occasionally get calls from vessel owners that start like this: "I've got an engine noise that’s driving me crazy!...
Stain Pain
Even stainless steel fasteners corrode in a wet, oxygen-starved environment such as our Southwest Florida region. It’s called crevice...
Boat Battery Cables
It's "Maintenance Monday", and today we're talking about your boat's battery cables. Most of our boats in Southwest Florida are 100%...
Ding-a-Ling
Your boat's prop(s) turn at thousands of rpm. Even small dings damage gears and hurt performance. You might (carefully) apply two...
Make Sure You Seal the Deal
All gasketed surfaces are suspect on your vessel's engine and propulsion system. Eyeball your engine’s mating surfaces for signs of...
Don't Get Shafted! -
We had to share this photo of what we found yesterday on a Client annual haul-out. There was a serious vibration on the starboard side,...
