maintenance Archives - Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Tackling fuel tank replacement

October 5th, 2023

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I had been battling trouble with a Yamaha 130 outboard, and while countless mechanics

January 26th, 2023

Rust never sleeps (thanks Neil Young) and boat maintenance lives between you and a good day of sailing. If your

April 1st, 2020

No words. Just simple, step-by-step how-to content. This Tech Team Express Video shows you how to service a Harken winch.

February 18th, 2020

For more than 35 years, Practical Sailor has been taking the guesswork out of boat and gear buying with bold,

November 18th, 2019

If you own a keelboat, owned a keelboat, thought of owning a keelboat, or just seen a keelboat, this report

February 12th, 2019

For more than 35 years, Practical Sailor has been taking the guesswork out of boat and gear buying with bold,

February 5th, 2019

by Drew Frye, Practical Sailor In the upcoming February 2019 issue of Practical Sailor, our testers evaluate the frequently repeated

April 24th, 2017

by Bill Sabanski I am at the boat yard for the annual spring ritual of removing the cover and opening

May 5th, 2015

by Bill Sabanski As I walk around boat yards, particularly during spring commissioning, I am aghast as to how many

March 24th, 2015

If your ball bearing block is not running well, you can try a drop of McLube One Drop. If that