For all the joys of powerboating, one of the biggest challenges is maintaining the boat trailer. Wear and tear from transporting a heavy boat on rough roads, and constant exposure to salt, dirt and ...

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Upgrading your cabin lighting can be a win-win winter project. Not only will it brighten the sailboat’s interior, but swapping incandescent lamps for LEDs can also cut DC cabin-­light current ...

The first spreaders—aka marine floodlights—that I installed on my boat 30 years ago were ITT Jabsco Ray-Line 50-watt 12-volt Halogens. Like most spreaders, they mounted overhead at the back and front ...

The best underwater boat lights can make your boat more visible, enhance its appearance, and make your dive sites safer. Adding lights to your boat is easy since manufacturers offer simple mounting ...

Kayaking is one of the most enjoyable summer activities, and with warm summer nights in full swing, you’ll likely want to be out on the water long after the sun goes down. But, of course, you’ll want ...

With regular incandescent bulbs, we used wattage to determine the brightness, along with soft- or bright-light designators. An incandescent bulb of 100 watts or 60 watts uses identical filaments ...