Winterizing a Boat

The legal documentation process of recording a boat with the appropriate state agency, akin to a ...

Steps to minimize fire and explosion risk at the marina: turn off engines, close windows, avoid s...

Gasoline blended with 10% ethanol can attract water and damage older marine engines; boater educa...

Procedures like removing electronics, doubling mooring lines, sealing hatches, and hauling out if...

Laws established by individual states concerning boater education, vessel registration, equipment...

Properly covering the vessel with tarps or fitted covers to protect from weather, UV rays, and de...

Valves controlling seawater intake/outflow on inboard engines or toilets. Properly maintained sea...

Prolonged sun exposure can crack vinyl seats or fade gelcoat; boaters learn to use covers, wax co...

Equipment for removing water from the boat’s bilge area, preventing flooding or excessive weight....

Tips to avoid onboard fires (e.g., checking fuel hoses, maintaining electrical systems, storing f...

Routine checks (oil changes, spark plugs, cooling systems) to ensure safe and reliable operation;...

Keeping marine batteries charged, connections clean, and properly ventilated; critical for starti...

Safety instructions when shutting down or storing a personal watercraft, including removing the k...

Using cranes or travel lifts to remove boats from water in freezing climates for storage; boater ...

A propulsion system with an inboard engine connected to an external outdrive; popular on recreati...

A method of storing smaller boats in a covered facility using forklifts to place/remove vessels f...