Owning a boat opens up a world of opportunities. You visit places that not many else have, entertain a small fishing trip, or even take family and friends for a spin. Owning a vessel, be it big or ...

Boats go through a lot when they're in the water, and they require a lot of maintenance to stay in top shape. And while many boat owners take the time to check the mechanical components and handle any ...

Aluminum fuel tanks can corrode in a marine environment, though much depends on how well they are protected belowdecks from salt water. Shielded from briny water, tanks can last forever, but on some ...

When selecting a color, be sure to take into account more than aesthetics. Using darker pigments results in increased surface and ­interior ­temperatures. Steve D’Antonio Painting a vessel's hull or ...

Discover how to build a CO2-powered wooden toy boat from scratch in this step-by-step guide. Learn about buoyancy and ...

After 15 years, the non-slip paint on my boat deck looked faded and dirty. But I put off repainting until the non skid failed and I started slipping and sliding on the wet deck. While a freshly ...