Marine Bus Bars: How to Size, Choose and Wire Them
Bus bars are the least glamorous part on a boat's electrical system and the one that decides whether the wirin...
Marine Guides and Boat Maintenance Advice
Practical guides from our shop in Pompano Beach, FL, on marine air conditioning, bottom paint, fiberglass repair, electronics and engine care.
Fishfinder or Chartplotter: How to Choose the Right One
Walk into any marine electronics catalog and the same question comes up: do you need a fishfinder, a chartplot...
Marine Battery Guide: Lithium vs AGM vs Lead-Acid (How to Choose)
The right marine battery depends on the job. A battery that's great for cranking your engine is the wrong choi...
Lumitec SeaBlaze X2 vs X3: What Changed and Which to Buy
The SeaBlaze X2 and the SeaBlaze X3 are Lumitec's surface mount underwater lights, and because the X3 arrived ...
Underwater Boat Lights: How to Choose and Install Them
Underwater lights change how a boat looks at the dock and how it fishes at night. They also involve one decisi...
CTM Marine A/C Troubleshooting: Which Part Do You Need?
When a CTM marine air conditioner stops cooling, the fault is usually one of a handful of parts: a clogged air...
Do You Need a Professional to Install a VHF Radio and AIS?
Short answer: swapping an existing VHF radio for a new one is a reasonable DIY job. Installing VHF from scratc...
Fiberglass Boat Damage: When to DIY and When to Call a Professional
Here is the honest rule of thumb we give boaters at Marine Overhauling in Pompano Beach, FL: cosmetic damage a...
Ablative vs. Hard Bottom Paint: How to Choose for Florida Boats
The short version: ablative bottom paint wears away in use, constantly exposing fresh biocide, which makes it ...
How Often Should You Bottom Paint a Boat in Florida?
In Florida, most boats that live in the water need fresh bottom paint every 12 to 24 months. Ablative antifoul...