Boating

Boat owners can save themselves a lot of money if they do much of the yearly maintenance on their crafts themselves. One routine job is removing the boat's batteries for the winter and...

In a boat--which pitches, yaws and rolls--your battery requires a more robust restraint system than the one found in your car. While a battery box will contain any spill that might occur as the...

Marine engines generally operate in harsher climates than automobiles and are designed to endure more punishment. Most marine components are designed to last in hot, wet conditions, but some are...

Installing a second battery in your boat adds many extra hours away from land. Having a dedicated starting battery and a dedicated "house" battery to run extra appliances with the engine off means...

Your battery is your boat's heart. Without a battery, your boat will not start, and you cannot enjoy many of the electrical gadgets, such as radios, electric coolers, refrigerators and other...

Boat owners take great care of the massive and expensive engines that power their motor boats. They require meticulous scheduled maintenance, especially in cold weather climates where boat owners...

If your boat is equipped with a starter battery and a ship's service battery (sometimes called the "deep cycle battery"), and you don't have a battery selection switch that lets you charge the...

In colder climates, marine deep cycle batteries must be properly stored for the winter. Leaving a marine deep cycle battery in an unheated boat during the long, cold winter will significantly...

When two batteries, the starting battery and the ship's service battery, are installed in a parallel circuit controlled by a 3-position battery selector switch, you can use the starter battery to...

Tide clocks are specially designed clocks that indicate the time until the next low or high tide. Knowing the cycle of the tides can be helpful for fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. Learning...

The Orvis Tide Clock doesn't tell time; it tells you when high tide or low tide occurs and how many hours it is to high tide or low tide. It has one hand only, which points to the tide or the the...

It's almost a law of nature: propellers spin off of outboards in inconvenient places, like when you're in the middle of the lake. As you're paddling her to the dock, you realize that you have only...

An on-board battery charger is both a convenience and a safety feature. Having a charger aboard you boat offers two advantages by allowing you to have a fully charged battery available at all...

Connecting multiple marine batteries together for a 12-volt power supply is called a parallel connection. Use only approved battery post connectors and correctly sized wires for conducting the...

Marine batteries can be either deep cycle or hybrid. They are made specifically for use with pleasure craft. Marine batteries can handle up to an 80 percent discharge, a rate that would ruin an...

Marine battery charging has an air of mystery about it, as these batteries do not share all the same characteristics of those used in automobiles. The details and specifics of deep-cycle batteries...

A marine battery is usually a hybrid between a deep cycle battery (used for long light loads like lights, electronics, trolling motor, etc..) and a starting battery (used for heavy quick loads...

Imagine a day of fun and relaxation on the water, miles from land, and then it's time to head home. But, no. Your battery didn't make it through the day, and there you are in the middle of the...

Wiring solar panels to a battery is a convenient and cost-effective way to keep your power supply fully charged. This is especially useful for outdoor equipment such as golf carts, motor boats and...

Correct wiring of a bilge pump may possibly save your boat from sinking, whether water is coming into the bilge from a leak or even from a heavy downpour. Follow these steps when wiring your bilge...

There are three types of marine batteries. Starting batteries are designed for a short burst of high amperage that will crank your boat's engine to life. As soon as the engine kicks on, the...

Although they look the same, deep cycle marine batteries are different from car batteries. Automobile batteries are designed for a burst of high amperage, not lasting more than 12 seconds, that...

Mounting a 60 Hp Johnson outboard motor on your boat is straightforward and fairly easy, and is much less complicated than installing an inboard motor. Here we will concentrate on how to install a...

Fundamental marine engine repair has become a necessary requirement for all boat owners. Many issues encountered by the average mariner have basic causes and can be resolved through an...

Troubleshooting your own 1990 Mercury boat motor is a detailed but not complicated process. You should check the engine over when you bring the boat out for the new season, and at least once...

Before you leave the dock, some simple checks can help to make your boating trip safer. Besides ruining your day out on calm waters, you don't want the expense of being towed back to shore if your...

Have you ever had a dead battery in a boat and not known what to do? Well, it's an easy problem to take care of with a few steps. All you need is some jumper cables and another boat or car...

There is nothing more relaxing than hanging out on a boat. In the midst of the sun and surf, you can spend time with family, enjoy water sports or just do nothing and enjoy every minute of it. But...

An electric boat is a greener and cleaner option for many boat owners. Electric boats do not need to rely on oil or gas to run and make driving around the water a simpler task without the need for...