The Benefits of a Shiny Boat
Should you wax your boat? Here are a few reasons why a shiny hull makes a better boat (and one where it doesn’t).
Learn how to boat or find more in-depth boating tips, information on boating safety and more.
Should you wax your boat? Here are a few reasons why a shiny hull makes a better boat (and one where it doesn’t).
Hard paint or multiseason? Understanding how you use your boat is key to helping you choose the right antifouling coating.
Anxious about docking your boat? Here are three tried and true ways to dock a boat in some of the more difficult situations.
Dealing with leftover chemicals and materials often leaves the DIYer with a dilemma. Here’s how to dispose of them properly.
If you can fix your boat or engine on your own when it breaks, you can save yourself a wallet full of money. Removing and installing basic engine parts, electronics, fishing equipment, pumps, deck hardware, etc. doesn’t always require a boat mechanic or technician. Boating helps walk you through basic boat maintenance and installations, as well as do-it-yourself projects. How to clean mildew seats? How to repair your gel coat? How to troubleshoot your engine when it’s not starting? Let Boating help you with your boat projects.
No universal boat test details how boat captains should handle following seas. If the waves are large enough, accidentally surfing down the face of a following swell can be disastrous. For most, seamanship is learned via experience on the water. Boating can help shorten your learning curve. Covered in this section are some of the most popular seamanship topics, situations such as returning to shore in following seas or navigating a dangerous inlet.
