Shared with permission from “How to Restore Your Wooden Runabout, Volume 2″, by Don Danenberg. Don Danenberg added a few updates to the text. You may see more of his advice on his website page http://danenbergboatworks.com/ or even join his forum group at http://eveforum.danenbergboatworks.com/eve Winterizing There are basically two ways to winterize the engine to prevent damage…
Blog article by Judy Hills, ACBS Roving Reporter Dock lines: For boats displayed in the water, dock lines are a necessity to protect your investment. Some owners go the distance to include dock lines in the overall appearance of the boat. Above all the line must be the proper strength and length for its intended…
Judy Hills, Roving ACBS reporter OK, I confess—for over ten years I was in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and was a flotilla commander for several of those years. Thus, I am opinionated when it comes to boating safety. When I attend ACBS boat shows (and I’ve been to a lot of shows), it is…
By Judy Hills, Roving ACBS reporter Ladders and platforms on a boat serve a number of purposes. If you use your boat for swimming, wakeboarding, skiing, or tubing, you will undoubtedly need a way to retrieve the person from the water. If you or someone on the boat unexpectedly falls overboard, you need a way…
Ironic that the biggest boat on our dock has the skinniest lines. It’s a $120,000 boat, but they skimped on the lines. No matter the size or value of your boat, the mooring lines are essential in keeping it safe at the dock. Are we talking about ropes? Well, yes, but when aboard a boat,…
Article written by Cliff McGuire, published in the winter 2016 Southern New England Chapter newsletter, editor Gail Van Dine You know it can be an absolutely beautiful day on the lake, river, or wherever you are cruising in your pride and joy, and some “Bozo” comes flying out of nowhere, hits your boat, and your…
As you get ready for the boating season, here are important things to not just think about, but prepare for Safety First! This article first appeared in the Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter magazine in the Summer 2014 Issue. Safety First! By Captain Don Leutz (Safety editor for Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter) Boating season is fully…