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Ramp-side Cleaning Pays Dividends

The boat ramp I use is far from home. By the time I get home, the boat is covered in water spots. What can I do at the ramp to prevent this?


Glass Spotting

How do I remove water spots from glass?

Back to the Beginning

I have a Larson Delta-Comic with a 1992 MerCruiser 170. It was out of the water in storage for four years. The problem that I’m having is I have ...

Eschew the Power Washer

Eschew the Power Washer

What cleaner would you-all recommend to use with a pressure washer when washing the boat while it is floating in the water?

Concerned About Water Stream

I replaced the thermostat in my 1998 Mercury 75 hp outboard, and it has worked fine almost all season. It has had a firm, steady stream from the port ...

William Fletcher, via email

How do you change a 2007 225 Honda’s impellers and water pump?

Battle of the Coffeemakers

Which consumes more power: a 12v four-cup coffeemaker or the same 120v model using a converter?

Getting to the Fuel Gauge Sender

The fuel gauge on my Bayliner has ceased to work. The tank itself is “plastic,” for lack of the correct name. There is an access port for ...

A Trickle Does the Trick

I have a battery switch in my 23-foot boat. If I leave the switch on ALL and put a trickle charger on one battery, will it maintain both batteries ove ...

Wash Smarter, Not Harder

What is the most efficient way to wash my boat?

Wash Smarter, Not Harder

What is the most efficient way to wash my boat?

Wash Smarter, Not Harder

What is the most efficient way to wash my boat?

Wash Smarter, Not Harder

What is the most efficient way to wash my boat?

Wash Smarter, Not Harder

What is the most efficient way to wash my boat?

Wash Smarter, Not Harder

What is the most efficient way to wash my boat?