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How boat systems work, and how to fix them when they quit. A new post every week.
October 20, 2026Is your bilge pump ready for the wet season?
The rain is back and boats are sitting in their slips. Here's how a bilge pump system really works, why the number on the box isn't what you get, and a ten-minute test that tells you whether yours will keep up.
October 20, 2026Shore power: what to check every time you plug in
Boats that winter in a slip stay plugged in for months. Here's how shore power reaches your boat, what a failing plug looks like, and the checks that take a minute each time.
October 20, 2026Laying up for winter? Keep your batteries alive until spring
A boat that sits all winter can still drain its batteries flat. Here's where the drain comes from, how to measure it, and what to check before you walk away for the season.