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 ...

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.

The interiors of sport-fishing yachts are an interesting space. They are beautifully handcrafted with fine attention to detail. But unlike a home, they also take a lot of abuse: The inside is shaken ...

A boat from the last 10 years of models costs an average of $47,000, while basic models can run around $1,000 or less and yachts can go into the millions of dollars. Annual maintenance for the boat ...

Whether it’s made of wood, fiberglass, or metal, maintaining any boat is a constant learning experience that will have you dabbling in engine repair, sanding and painting, carpentry, fiberglass work, ...

Last Friday was the start of the annual Newport Ocean Sailing Assn.’s Lexus Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race. Just over 200 sailboats crossed the start line for the 125-nautical-mile voyage to Ensenada, ...

Your boat took care of you all season, and now it's payback time. This time of year, when the boats come out of the water, it's easy to walk away and move on to other things. But a little maintenance ...