Install & Repair

Repairing a marine generator temperature sensor in a tight access compartment aboard a cruising boat.

Occam’s Generator

After weeks of troubleshooting an overheating boat generator, a cruising couple discovers the simplest fix was right in front of them. A relatable lesson in boat maintenance, troubleshooting, and avoiding unnecessary repairs.
Marine galvanic isolator mounted near a boat's electrical system, showing the isolator unit, wiring connections, and a remote monitoring panel used to protect against shore power galvanic corrosion.

Install A Galvanic Isolator

Protect your boat from galvanic corrosion caused by shore power connections. Learn how galvanic isolators work, why they're important, and what to know about selection, installation, monitoring, and maintenance.
Compact DC-powered marine air conditioning unit installed inside a boat cabinet, with flexible duct hoses, electrical wiring, and adjacent equipment visible in a confined bilge compartment.

Everybody Be Cool!

Discover how DC-powered marine air conditioning lets you cool your boat without shore power or a generator, with improved efficiency, quieter operation, and flexible installation options.
Boat helm console with installed marine stereo, display screen, and controls on a center console fishing boat

Planning A Marine Stereo System

Upgrade your onboard sound with a DIY marine stereo install. Learn how to choose the right receiver, speakers, and setup for better audio on the water.
Fold‑down adjustable drink holder mounted on a boat’s gunwale, holding a soda can in an insulated drink sleeve.

Chugalug: Adding Boat Drink Holders

Adding drink holders to your boat can be an easy DIY upgrade. We tested seven popular styles and break down the pros and cons for installation and everyday use.
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Double Duty

Double Duty
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Hit The Road, Jack

While the jack that came with your boat trailer works OK, here's why you might want to consider swapping it for something better.
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How To Select & Install A DC-To-AC Power Inverter

A fun day of fishing turns from a hot hit to cold fear in seconds.
Curing The Cover Conundrum

Curing The Cover Conundrum

Boat covers can be an epic pain in the you-know-what. But these tips and tricks learned the hard way will make covering up so much easier.