Outboard trim-and-tilt systems require regular service. I suggest the following procedures be included in an outboard owner’s maintenance routine and that boaters also familiarize themselves with the ...

Serious big-game fishing requires ­educated planning and preparation for the best chance at success. Electronics maintenance should always be on the list for checks and updates as soon as a trip or ...

Your tow-sports inboard—or any inboard—requires regular maintenance if it is to deliver long life and good performance. Seasoned boat owners know to make recurring assessments part of their routine.

A boat is a ticket to a long adventure in the waters. Cars, on the other hand, offer you convenience. You go wherever you want at any time. However, if you don’t maintain your boat or car, you can’t ...

There I sat, four miles out on Lake Superior. On a Monday. In April. Not a single boat in sight. The steering wheel that I had been turning so gingerly for the last two seasons finally got the best of ...

Recently, we experienced a rash of lightning strikes in our marina, and several boats were struck, including the boat I run, Brier Patch. Interestingly, we did not even take a direct hit; the ...

Boats and cars share a lot of similar parts that work the same way. In many ways, an outboard motor is like a car engine. However, there are differences. You’re driving in the water with the former ...