Boatwise Blog
Practical advice on boat maintenance, safety, documents and life aboard.
Engine, freshwater systems, batteries, hull and interior — a working layup checklist so nothing freezes over winter and spring recommissioning is easy.
Read the guideBrokers and surveyors consistently report that documented boats sell faster and for 10–20% more. Why paperwork pays — and how to build a service history that protects your boat's value.
Read the guideWhat to track, what to set up and what experienced owners wish they'd done in week one. A practical guide for anyone who just bought a boat.
Read the guidePaper logs get lost. Spreadsheets stop being updated. Here's how to keep a maintenance log that tracks service history and tells you what's due next.
Read the guideA practical checklist covering engine, hull, safety gear, electrical systems and seasonal tasks — built for independent boat owners who manage everything themselves.
Read the guideKnow what's onboard, where it lives and what to restock before the next passage. A guide to managing spare parts for cruisers and liveaboards.
Read the guideFlares, fire extinguishers, life rafts, EPIRBs — every piece of safety gear has a service date. Most boat owners only find out when it's too late.
Read the guideSurveyors and port officials ask for documents at the worst moments. Here's exactly what to keep, where to keep it and how to make sure nothing expires quietly.
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