Boats go through a lot when they're in the water, and they require a lot of maintenance to stay in top shape. And while many boat owners take the time to check the mechanical components and handle any ...

Owning a boat opens up a world of opportunities. You visit places that not many else have, entertain a small fishing trip, or even take family and friends for a spin. Owning a vessel, be it big or ...

Aluminum fuel tanks can corrode in a marine environment, though much depends on how well they are protected belowdecks from salt water. Shielded from briny water, tanks can last forever, but on some ...

Cindy Fletcher Holden, of Annapolis-based Emergency Boat Lettering, has been painting names on area boats for more than 30 years. Fletcher Holden said she doesn’t often paint popular names like the ...

After 15 years, the non-slip paint on my boat deck looked faded and dirty. But I put off repainting until the non skid failed and I started slipping and sliding on the wet deck. While a freshly ...

When selecting a color, be sure to take into account more than aesthetics. Using darker pigments results in increased surface and ­interior ­temperatures. Steve D’Antonio Painting a vessel's hull or ...