Stories coming in 2012:

  • 5 easy engine maintenance tips to alleviate trouble under way
  • A behind-the-scenes look at chartography software and how it gets created
  • What’s the current environment for boat loans?
  • Find the right bottom paint for your boat — and for where you boat
  • Prepare your boat for the off-season with our Winterization guide
  • Bad-weather boating — how to prepare and stay safe
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Easier Oil Changes

Regular oil changes are arguably the most important thing a boat owner can do to increase an engines service life. As with most preventive maintenance, however, the easier the process, the more likely it will happen. Heres a look at how to make your oil-changing routine as painless as possible.

Prestige 620 S

While some yacht manufacturers are essentially selling legacy models due to the great slowdown that has dried up many RD budgets, Prestige Yachts is moving forward with seven new models this year. The 620 S is the flagship of the Express line currently in production (the builder just announced a forthcoming 720) and is an overachiever in practically every aspect.

Cutwater 30

The Cutwater 30 is the latest vessel from the Livingston family, Pacific Northwest builders who have earned a worldwide reputation as designers and builders of trailerable pleasure vessels. In fact, the Cutwater stable mate, Ranger Tug, was an early leader in that market segment.

Sunseeker Predator 80

The call came. The mission: Get on the new Sunseeker Predator 80 for a sea trial and report back. Did I choose to accept it? Yes! Five seconds later, the phone solely for the purposes of this intro self destructed.

Prestige 620 S

Prestige 620 S

A mid-sized yacht that will grow on you

While some yacht manufacturers are essentially selling legacy models due to the “great slowdow ...


Cutwater 30

Cutwater 30

Trailerable cruiser line gets a new flagship

The Cutwater 30 is the latest vessel from the Livingston family, Pacific Northwest builders who have ...


Sunseeker Predator 80

Sunseeker Predator 80

Big, bold, brawny … and beautiful

The call came. The mission: Get on the new Sunseeker Predator 80 for a sea trial and report back. Di ...


The Ocean’s Nightlight

The Ocean’s Nightlight

SeaBlazeX Starts at $429

Need a light? How about one that won’t burn out or leave a giant hole in your hull? With the S ...


And That’s the Rub

And That’s the Rub

Sphaera Rub Rail starts at $1,300

A craft’s rubrail is an important piece both aesthetically and practically. Able to protect yo ...


Fountain of Youth

Fountain of Youth

Super Protectant starts at $8.99

The ocean can be a pretty rough place for leather upholstery, what with all the salt water and tempe ...


Wake Up and See Better

Wake Up and See Better

Wake Polarized Sunglasses $89.99

These glasses from Guideline Eyegear are definitely made to block glare. Whether I was wearing them ...


Thar She Blows!

Thar She Blows!

AquaCharge Xtreme Portable Pump $65-$70

We’ve heard of some powerful pumps, but for a portable, this thing is pretty ridiculous. The n ...


I have a 9.9 Yamaha I use on my Typhoon sailboat. Last spring, I took it to a dealer for service. It ...

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I see that marijuana is now legal in Washington. We are from California but travel to the Northwest ...

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I read John Temple’s Q&A about a diesel engine that won’t start. I have found that m ...

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We were getting ready to buy a Grady-White with a 5.7 MerCruiser. A friend suggested we get a compre ...

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We go out every year and go to restaurants, but we are often seeing other boaters eating their own c ...

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Easier Oil Changes

Easier Oil Changes

Regular oil changes are arguably the most important thing a boat owner can do to increase an engines ...

Rub Out the Rub

Rub Out the Rub

Boat owners who take pride in the appearance of their boat try to prevent the minor, but unsightly, ...

Get Your Ground Tackle Ready

Get Your Ground Tackle Ready

I cant overstress the importance of good ground tackle and its maintenance. On Easy Goin, we inspect ...

Water Heater Replacement Made Easy

Water Heater Replacement Made Easy

Water heaters crash for a variety of reasons. A failed heating element can often be repaired by repl ...

Lithium-Ion Batteries Advance

Lithium-Ion Batteries Advance

Boaters considering upgrading or replacing a battery bank will find, after doing a bit of research, ...

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