The Boat Doctor

Things you should never do at the marina

Capt. Casey Brunning of Hurricane Bay Charters in St. Bernard came up with a list of things that you should never do at a marina.

How Much Does a Dock Cost? Part III: Size

Size is the last topic in our three-blog series to answer the question, “How much does a dock cost?”’ In two previous blog posts, we discussed decking and design as cost components. Size considerations for your project Cost is not the only thing affected as the size of your dock section increases or decreases. …

Maintaining Your Sailboat Trailer

Learn how to maintain your boat's trailer to stay safe and extend its life for many years.

7 Ways to Maximize Your Boat's Cabin Storage

It's no surprise that, compared to the squares and rectangles of houses, boats come in odd shapes, meaning there are few square spaces to be found. Everyth

10 Tips to Prevent Motion Sickness

Motions sickness, also called sea sickness, car sickness, or travel sickness is very common and is caused by repeated motion. Motion sickness symptoms inlcude nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, and a feeling of unwell.

Your Personal Boat Buying Guide

Owning a boat is a major commitment. Best to know what's in store before deciding what you're buying, when you're buying it, and how you're financing.

Tips for buying a fishing boat

To make sure you're buying a fishing boat that you'll be happy with for years to come, take the following tips into account.

Your perfect boat quiz

Find you perfect boat with Norton Yacht's 5 question boat quiz! Just answer 5 simple questions, and we will put you on the track to finding your next boat!

Boat Cleaning Products Analysts Show How to Escape Getting Locked In Your Boat |

Boat Cleaning Products Analysts Show How to Escape Getting Locked In Your Boat

Nugget of Knowledge: Clever Boat Names

Now this is how you dock your boat like a pro

It's the most stressful part of the boat trip, and it comes right at the end. It's more difficult than parallel parking, and the stakes are just as high. That's right, we're talking about docking. Boat docking is a fine art that must be honed through many embarrassing

How to Christen Your Boat

Sailors are a superstitious lot, but you don’t have to sacrifice an ox, like the ancient Babylonians, to carry on the tradition of christening your new boat.

When the old boat is the right boat

The canoe had been sitting for a while. For the better part of two decades it had served me well, dutifully getting me down Appalachian rivers on trips

Front ends, air flow, boats and aesthetics

I mean it’s topical and cutting edge and cool and relevant and I’ve got some fun things I want to share. And I really intended to do that. But then, while...

What to Do When a Multiengine Boat Loses an Engine

Tips for running a multiengine boat on one engine.