Boat Sense: Marine Battery Basics
The one thing all of our fishing boats typically have in common is the reliance on some sort of 12-volt marine power cell to either start up the engine(s), run the electrical system, or both.
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All You Need to Know About Trim Tabs
A soup to nuts tutorial on choosing, using and maintaining trim tabs.
Boat Sense: Bottom Line on Bottom Paint
Just because you can see the paint, don’t assume that it is working up to speed.
Boat Sense: the Unique Demands of Marine Engine Oil
The Fisherman’s boating and electronics editor unravels the mysteries surrounding marine engine oil.
Next Gen Marine Electronics, Boating and Fishing Breakthroughs
Here’s a look at some of the latest products likely to change the way we boat and fish.
Boat Sense: Basic Trailer Maintenance
If you trailer your boat, now’s the time to make those last minute preparations to get your ride squared away for that first trip to the launching ramp.
Boat Sense: Led Lighting Upgrade
Once considered an expensive novelty less than five years ago, LED (light emitting diode) lighting is the new normal.
Boat Sense: Fuel System Maintenance Tips
Experience a glitch in your engine’s fuel supply system and you are going to have a very bad day.
Winterizing Tips
Doing a thorough winterization on your fishing machine will help insure a smooth start-up come springtime.
Three-Season Sportfishers
When the wind shifts to the north, and the sun goes down at 4:30, these boat designs provide the protection you need to keep on fishing.
Adding Functional Luxury to Your Boat
These upgrades have “reel” value helping captains catch more fish, run vessels safely or efficiently, and adding to crew comfort.
Boat Sense: What You Should Know About Repowering
Repowering provides the comfort that having new engines provides, but it is also an opportunity to take advantage of the latest outboard technology.
Basic Fiberglass Repairs
Knowing how to perform minor repairs to the skin of your vessel can help keep her looking good, while cutting down on repair bills.
Boat Sense: Maximizing Range, Speed and Fishing Time
Knowing your boat’s optimum fuel economy and its realistic range are the secrets to knowing how far you can travel and how much fishing time you will get.
Boat Sense: High Performance Center Consoles
Northeast anglers are turning to go-fast center consoles to temper their long runs to the 100-fathom curve.
Boat Sense: Northeast Inshore Fishing Boats
Each style of boat suited to light tackle fishing in our region brings with it, its own set of virtues to meet a specific set of needs.