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...
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...