Topside Gelcoat Repair

Topside Gelcoat Repair

Repairing scrapes in your hull isn't as difficult as you'd think. Here's how to make a seamless repair on vertical surfaces.
Boat Topcoat Painting Simplified

Boat Topcoat Painting Simplified

DIY Alert: A pair of new coatings from Interlux are easier to apply, with fewer steps, sand-free painting, and promise a longer lasting high-gloss finish.
Futility, Thy Name is Varnish

Futility, Thy Name is Varnish

Finally shamed into a life where masking and scuffing and sanding have a place, she finds herself surprised at what a little gloss can do
DIY Boat Foam Decking

DIY Boat Foam Decking

Closed-cell foam flooring helps make boating more comfortable. Here’s how to install it on your vessel
Ceramic Coatings

Ceramic Coatings

Our editor investigates the marketing claims of consumer-grade ceramic coatings
Inspect Your Boats Navigation Lights

Inspect Your Boats Navigation Lights

Navigation light inspections are a critical part of boat ownership. Don't take your red and green safety gear for granted.
Your Gelcoats New Best Friend

Your Gelcoats New Best Friend

There’s nothing else like Yacht Armor, the first marine protection film on the market, which provides an invisible ‘self-healing’ barrier that shields your gelcoat.
How To Cut A Hole In Your Boat

How To Cut A Hole In Your Boat

Installing a deck plate is an easy way to gain access to concealed components. Bonus: It’s not as scary as it sounds
Restore The Shine To Fiberglass

Restore The Shine To Fiberglass

Gelcoat is often touted as a maintenance-free material, but that's not quite the whole story. Here's how to restore the shine.