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Making good decisions on the water is about much more than going with your gut.

When your boat’s on the hard, use the opportunity to check below the waterline. Here’s what to look for.

Steve Zimmerman explores troubleshooting your Turbos

Steve Zimmerman walks through the pro's and con's of various methods of stabilization.

Steve Zimmerman goes over best practices for storing anchors while underway and broaches the controversial topic of anchor swivels.

It used to be common to fill fuel tanks before storing your boat for the winter, but that was before ethanol-spiked gasoline.

A new paint job is a pretty big investment, but these pros say penny pinchers might want to reconsider doing the prep work on their own boats.

Steering systems are reliable, but these experts caution boat owners not to ignore them or you might lose your heading

Two of the hardest-working pieces of gear on any boat are the anchor and windlass. With a bit of TLC, they’ll work reliably for years.

If you don’t want to sweat through the dog days of summer. it’s important to give your air conditioning some TLC to keep things chilly.

It’s high-season for hurricanes and fall Nor’easters. Is your boat ready for heavy winds and storms?

Direct injection is the key to Evinrude’s 2-stroke outboard lineup, to which three new models have been added.

No amount of horsepower or gadgetry can compensate for seamanship skills, so it pays to get yours in order.

Pros say oil analysis is like bloodwork for your engine, and you should get it done.

Four experts share their tips for keeping fiberglass and gelcoat clean and shiny.

The Automatic Information System, also known as AIS, is a great navigation tool for boaters on the lookout for traffic on the water. But knowing its limitations is key to a safe voyage.

Modern outboards usually corrode before they wear out. Here’s how to prevent that from happening.

So, you’ve set the hook and are enjoying a quiet evening on deck when the anchor starts to drag. What’s next?

Running in fog can be challenging. Here’s how to safely handle it the next time the thick stuff rolls in.

There’s nothing like hearing, “Nice job, skipper,” after skillfully docking your boat. Pat Mundus has some tips to make your next docking maneuver a success.

Hinckley's Hunt Yachts debuts two expedition cruisers that are fast, rugged and built for the high seas.

My unusual adventures aboard a beautiful 1930s-era power yacht

Boat nuts will get a charge out of the first purely solar-electric boat from designer Sam Devlin.