Installing a Roller Furl	Hits:1
Roller furling allows you to spend less time folding or changing sails and more time on the water sailing. Furlers have become a reliable, easy to install, industry standard found on many performance racing boats as well as necessary...	12/15/2007
Servicing Your Winches(f	Hits:2
Keep your winches in top shape without denting your wallet by servicing them yourself. Regular maintenance prolongs the life of these expensive machines and keeps them functioning properly. Although they may look just fine on the outside...	12/15/2007
Safe and Trouble-free Tr	Hits:3
Performing a seasonal trailer tune up Why Regular Maintenance Matters Trailers may be the most neglected item of boat related equipment, in spite of the fact that they open up vast horizons of boating adventure, allowing us...	12/15/2007
Installing a Washdown Sy	Hits:1
An onboard washdown system provides a convenient means to hose down the deck after a day of boating. They are just the ticket for cleaning up the cockpit after landing a big fish, rinsing off a muddy anchor rode as it s raised by...	12/15/2007
Installing a Transom Sho	Hits:5
Swimming, paddling and snorkeling from the boat are some of the most frequently enjoyed summer family activities. But when the kids or the dog climb back aboard, they can track a lot of sand, grime and salt water on deck and below. The...	12/15/2007
Overhaul Your Marine Hea	Hits:0
As with most systems aboard a boat, regular maintenance is the key to trouble-free performance. And of those onboard systems, the one that will have the most deleterious effect on crew comfort when it does malfunction is your...	12/15/2007
Top Tips on Varnishing	Hits:0
Boats with sparkling bright work are becoming increasingly rare, so those with impeccably maintained varnish attract attention and compliments from both casual dock walkers and fellow boaters. Either way, a conversation that starts...	12/15/2007
Using Epoxy Systems	Hits:2
Versatile Building and Repair Product Epoxy resin, used in conjunction with its companion fillers, fabrics and tools, is one of the most versatile materials available for boat repair and construction. Epoxy-based resins owe their broad...	12/15/2007
Gel Coat Repairs	Hits:2
Gel Coat Repairs The next time you re cleaning and waxing your boat, take the time to look for small cracks, scratches and chips in its gel coat. If your boat is more than a few years old, you ll probably be surprised at the number you...	12/15/2007
Changing Engine Oil	Hits:0
If you have found changing your inboard engine oil to be a difficult, time consuming and messy process, you are not alone. In the case of many installations, only a sideshow contortionist would be able to reach the sump plug. Not...	12/15/2007
Windlass Wiring	Hits:0
Introduction While many new windlasses are sold complete with switching gear and circuit protection, we frequently get questions about installing new windlasses, as well as proper wiring and additional components. Three...	12/15/2007
Installing a Battery Cha	Hits:4
Introduction: Before the advent of multi-stage battery chargers, batteries were frequently damaged by over- or under-charging while on shore power. Boat owners often had no choice but to turn the charger off except when they were on board....	12/15/2007
Installing Hatches and V	Hits:2
Ventilation is essential for the longevity of your boat s interior and the comfort of your crew. Stagnant, moist air can collect in your cabin and compartments, forming a breeding ground for mildew. Fabrics will rot, electronics will...	12/15/2007
Installing A Ground Tack	Hits:0
What is a Ground Tackle System A windlass is the centerpiece of a boat s ground tackle system. This system includes a boat's primary anchor, anchor roller, rode (which can be all-rope, rope-chain or all-chain), usually a chain locker...	12/15/2007
Windlass Wiring	Hits:5
Introduction While many new windlasses are sold complete with switching gear and circuit protection, we frequently get questions about installing new windlasses, as well as proper wiring and additional components. Three...	12/15/2007
Wood Finishes	Hits:1
Varnish and various wood oils have been the traditional transparent wood finishes on boats for hundreds of years. Their lack of pigment allows the beauty of the wood grain to show through, while protecting the wood from the ravages...	10/20/2007
Topside Painting	Hits:9
Safety We ve moved this section about organic chemical vapors to the front of this Advisor because we ve learned a lot about how they affect the human body since the first West Advisors were written, and none of the news is good....	10/20/2007
How to Select Sealants	Hits:2
What They Do Sealants form a watertight and airtight seal between two or more surfaces. Some sealants provide an adhesive bond (often supported by mechanical fasteners); others are used to isolate one surface from another against...	10/20/2007
Building With Marine Lum	Hits:2
If you need to replace wood, plastic laminate, or plastic parts on your boat, consider using Marine Lumber. Sometimes called StarBoard, Marine Lumber is great for projects like cutting boards and bait boards, shower floors,...	10/20/2007
Protective Gear for Boat	Hits:4
Hazards in the boatyard We hate to say this, but a boatyard or boatbuilding shop can be a nasty place to work. Most of the great chemicals and maintenance products, designed to withstand salt water, glue components together...	10/20/2007

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