A variety of boat systems rely on fluids for cooling, igniting, lubricating and pressurizing their components. When the fluids lose their chemical potency, they need Continue reading →

Over the last several months, I have had my 16-foot Duffield off its trailer for various projects. It seems the boat spends more time on Continue reading →

If there is any place that has experience with sunshine, it is definitely The Bahamas. The island chain is a world-renowned vacation spot boasting year-round Continue reading →

There are two rooms on a boat that should always have plumbing for proper flushing — the head and the engine room. While not flushing Continue reading →

There is literally an A-to-Z (algae-to-zebra mussels) assortment of marine life waiting to make the bottom of your boat its home, which is why antifouling Continue reading →

Break-ups are always hard, but it is time for my boat and trailer to part ways — at least, for the time being. I am Continue reading →

For quite a while, my wife has patiently allowed my 16-foot-long Duffield project to take up half of our two-car garage. In a symbolic gesture Continue reading →

If my 1979 express cruiser could talk, I’m sure we would have an incredible conversation. I’m especially interested in the stories that would explain the Continue reading →

Similar to putting off a visit to the dentist, avoiding corrective repairs to your boat can literally result in pain. For my wife, the pain Continue reading →

I believe one boater’s trash can be another boater’s treasure, so I never throw anything away. A few months ago, I replaced the helm seat Continue reading →