It’s a bit painful for me to write this — painful the way it is when you’ve got a really good secret and don’t want to divulge it but know you must. Because here’s the thing: A trip to the tropical isles of Culebra and Vieques — nestled between Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, and Read More
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Marinalife, one of the most trusted and relevant resources for the boating industry, is excited to announce the official launch of their first Superyacht Edition. This new edition features detailed cruising itineraries from Maine to the Florida Keys, tailored to facilities, captains and crew with yachts over 80 feet. The 36-page glossy publication Read More
What’s New with Marinalife? Check out Marinalife’s newly revamped homepage as well as using the sitewide search to prepare for summer cruising! This helpful sitewide search pulls back information on marinas, map view, articles, destination reports, discounts and fuel prices, making your trip planning easy! Spring 2015 Contest Enter to Win $100.00 worth of ChafePro Gear! Boating Community Awards ABBRA Boatyard of Read More
ON YOUR BOAT Written by Captain Juan Watson Many owners out there have either been down this road before or are about to head that way at some stage … the dreaded refit! It is absolutely understandable why there might be some trepidation. The following hypothetical situation will provide you with some perspective and useful Read More
“It is therefore of vital importance to be absolutely fanatical about keeping the fuel clean. Yet so many boat owners treat their fuel system with indifference..The result is that 90% of diesel engine problems result from contaminated fuel.” That quote is by Nigel Calder, the dean of do-it-yourself boat maintenance, from his Boat owner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual. And Read More
Written by Captain Jeff Werner Yes, it can. The stuff that clogs your filter is actually fuel in some way, shape or form. In excess of 90% of this organic debris is fuel breakdown products. It is not sand, dust, stones, rust or inorganic matter that blocks your filter. The inorganic material like sand, dust Read More
CONTEST Win Bahamas Chartkit and Cruising Guide! Enter to win a Bahamas Chartkit from Richardson’s Maptech and a Florida Embassy Guide (value $150). Register to win now: marinalife.com/springcontest. Enhanced Search It is now easy to access all of the information you need to plan your next cruise or getaway. Use the enhanced Marinalife quick search Read More