Time for a Change
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
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