December 2, 2025
Buyer Aware: Taxes, Duty And Tariffs
December 4, 2025 By Colin Andrews The latest news on th…
December 2, 2025
New Or Used Boat: What’s The Best Buy For You?
December 4, 2025 With the boat show season on the horiz…
December 2, 2025
Ask Andrew: Choosing a battery charger
It can easily be argued that an engine is the heart of the boat: it is the single most important piece of equipment aboard to get you where you’re going (and to keep you safe on the way).
November 18, 2025
Ask Andrew: Shrink-wrapped Boat Ventilation
November 20, 2025 Ventilation – on and off-season – is…
November 3, 2025
Ask Andrew: How to hire a boat repair contractor
November 6, 2025 With all of the information out there,…
October 3, 2025
Written in Partnership with MD Marine: Winter Months! What to Know About Your Insurance and What Questions to Ask
October 9, 2025 When the chill of winter sweeps across…
October 3, 2025
Ask Andrew: Fall means haul-out and boat storage; I get a lot of questions about best-practices.
October 9, 2025 Boaters tend to be hands-on and active….
September 23, 2025
Ask Andrew: The Last Hurrah
September 25, 2025 As Thanksgiving heads our way, it te…
August 26, 2025
Ask Andrew: Gelcoat Cleaning
Aug 28, 2025 It’s great to put your boat away clean and…
August 11, 2025
How to Approach Survey Results
Aug 14, 2025 By Don Finkle Surveys on pre-owned boats t…
July 8, 2025
Written in Partnership with Legend Boats: Top Watersports Safety Tips: Best Practices for Boaters with Kids or Adults
July 10, 2025 Whether you’re towing a tube or trying ou…
July 8, 2025
Ask Andrew: A Hose is Not Just a Hose – Part 1
The possible result from damage to below-the-waterline…
June 24, 2025
Ask Andrew: Bogging? What’s that?
a diesel water-separating fuel filter June 26, 2025 Mec…
June 10, 2025
Written in partnership with MD Marine: Being Confident with your Boat Insurance!
June 12, 2025 Your guide to a worry-free summer on the…
June 10, 2025
Your essential pre-departure and boating safety checklist
June 10, 2025 Before you head out on the water for the…
May 20, 2025
Ask Andrew: Winter Trauma – Your Boat Needs to Recover
Yikes – remove any corrosion in electrical connections…
May 20, 2025
Spring Boating: Get Ready for a Safe and Successful Season on the Water
Written in partnership with Maple Leaf Marinas May 22,…
May 6, 2025
Understanding Boat Insurance: Actual Cash Value vs. Agreed Value, Salvage Rights, and Marina Hold Harmless Agreements
May 8, 2025 Jointly written by MD Marine Insurance, Orb…
May 6, 2025
Ask Andrew: Water Connections and Newer Solutions
PEX tubing with Sharkbite connections May 8, 2025 As bo…
April 21, 2025
Ask Andrew: Head Start: A Guided Tour of Your Marine Toilet
a replacement parts kit for the pump portion of the toi…
April 8, 2025
Ask Andrew: Upgrading Safety Part 2
Apr 10, 2025 Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide will…
March 25, 2025
Ask Andrew: Upgrading Safety Part 1
Mar 27, 2025 I worked for a busy boat-tour operation 20…
March 11, 2025
Expired Marine Flares Disposal Dates
Mar 13, 2025 Flares manufactured in 2021 or earlier exp…
February 25, 2025
Ask Andrew: Below-The-Water Inspections in the Before Launch – Power and Sail
Feb 27, 2025 When the boat is in the water, It’s easy t…
February 11, 2025
Written in partnership with MD Marine: Which Coverage is Right for Your Boat?
Feb 13, 2025 Marine insurance vs. home insurance. Ownin…
February 11, 2025
Ask Andrew: A Boater’s APPetite
Feb 13, 2025 I think I last prepared a printed an email…
January 21, 2025
Ask Andrew: Connections at the battery
a clamp style connector on a battery post Jan 23, 2025…
December 17, 2024
Andrew’s Poem for your Batteries (Could They Light Rudolph’s Nose?)
Dec 19, 2024 ‘‘Twas the night before Christmas and all…
November 19, 2024
Written in partnership with Maple Leaf Marinas: Winter Ideal Time for Boat Maintenance and Upgrades
Nov 21, 2024 Maximize your 2025 Boating Season As the b…
November 19, 2024
BoatHowTo: Launches – Marine Diesel Maintenance Online Course
Dr. Jan C. Athenstädt and Nigel Calder Nov 21, 2024 Aft…
November 19, 2024
Ask Andrew: Engine antifreeze technique – Part 2
Nov 21, 2024 In Part 1 last issue we learned that Two w…
October 22, 2024
Three Tips for Cold Weather Boating
Oct 24, 2024 From BoatUS With the change of seasons, us…
October 22, 2024
Ask Andrew: Carbon Monoxide
When operating at a slow idle, carbon monoxide can buil…
October 8, 2024
Ask Andrew: End of Season boating
time in the water can be enjoyable in the colder months…