Practical advice from our mechanic, seasonal reminders for Long Island boaters, and stories from the Great South Bay — written for people who actually use their boats.
Before the first warm weekend, walk through these eight steps to avoid the most common (and costly) season-opening surprises — written for boats that have spent the winter sitting on the south shore.
A straightforward look at the three numbers that should drive the decision — and how to know which fork in the road makes sense.
Read article →Manufacturer instructions cover the basics. Here’s what we’ve learned from forty years of pulling boats on the Great South Bay.
Read article →Width, depth, current, neighbors, and the things first-time slip renters forget to ask about. A quick guide before you sign.
Read article →Long Island salt is patient. Here’s how to keep galvanic corrosion, anode wear, and pitting from quietly eating your hardware.
Read article →A conversation with our master mechanic about what’s different, what’s the same, and what new boaters should know about local waters.
Read article →Chartplotters, fishfinders, NMEA networks — a plain-language look at what’s worth upgrading and what’s fine left alone.
Read article →Ablative, hard, hybrid — what actually performs on the Great South Bay, and how often you really need to recoat.
Read article →Ethanol, phase separation, water in the tank — a few minutes in the fall saves a service call in May.
Read article →When the forecast turns, here’s the order of operations we recommend — lines, fenders, electronics, and a few things owners often miss.
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