Assessing boat interiors

When inspecting an interior, try not to use a designer’s eye, but rather a mechanic’s eye. In other words, don’t judge other people’s idea of design, simply decide whether the raw interior will work for…

First Appearances

The first impression anyone has of a boat is the exterior cosmetics. There are many reasons for purchasing a boat – one being the beautiful lines. From a distance almost all boats are beautiful. As…

Prepare for the worst

When you start out on a trip, you expect the best. The crew is all cranked for a great cruising experience – you’ve got your menus planned, you’ve laid out a cruise plan, made sure…

Diesel Maintenance

Be Kind to Your Machine!! If you did not receive a manual with your engine, get one. Diesel manuals contain every bit of information you need to know about how to maintain your engines, and…

Estimating Maintenance Costs

Many people budget for boat payments and perhaps insurance but neglect to take into consideration the maintenance cost of owning a boat. The following is a short list of regular maintenance items: (more…)