Hydraulic vs. Electric: Which Power Source is Better for my Boat?
Imtra hydraulics expert Prentice Weathers reviews the pros and cons of hydraulic and electric options aboard boats.
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Our editors have teamed up with the experts at Imtra to bring you advice on how to maintain and improve your boat’s systems so that you can get the most from your hours spent out on the water.
It goes without saying that sailboat owners love to sail, but there’s many a skipper who gets equal enjoyment out of maintaining a vessel so that it’s always ready to put to sea and a cozy safe haven in which to relax when the voyage is done. It’s hard to excel in the art of seamanship, after all, without a sturdy and reliable stage on which to perform. The editors at Cruising World have teamed up with the experts at Imtra to bring you Smoother Sailing, a place where you’ll find videos and articles dedicated to maintaining and improving your boat’s systems, so that you can get the most out of the time you spend out on the water. Not only will you find DIY tips, product recommendations and in-depth how-tos, you’ll also find thrilling tales of ambitious makeovers coupled with delicious galley-ready recipes and bucket-list destination stories. Read, sail, enjoy!
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Imtra hydraulics expert Prentice Weathers reviews the pros and cons of hydraulic and electric options aboard boats.
There are seemingly endless options for LED lights on your boat, so how do you choose?
Learn everything you need to know about marine LED utility lights and the best places to install them on your boat.
Imtra product expert Tom Orr walks you through the process of purchasing & switching to LED lighting onboard.
Imtra’s Colby Chevalier walks you through the features and benefits of the Munich LED reading light from Prebit.
Imtra explains how thruster motors shut down due to overheating and run time.
Sleipner’s proportional control bow and stern thrusters have changed the docking experience since they were first introduced in 2011. Imtra thruster expert Peter Nolet answers common questions about upgrading.
Is your bow or stern thruster too loud? Whether your thruster has been noisy from the day it was installed or if it just started getting louder over time, here are three factors that contribute to noise, and ways to solve them.
A Back Cove 30 was upgraded to Side-Power Speed Control Thrusters.
Imtra's product manager for anchoring systems, Jim Thomas, goes over the features of a new electronic, permit-activated helm switch used to control your electric anchor windlass.
Broadly speaking, you can choose from three types of anchor rodes—all-rope, all-chain, or a combination of rope and chain.
The experts at Imtra have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about electric anchor windlasses and answered them for you.
What factors must be considered when putting aboard a new anchoring system? Imtra expert Jim Thomas provides the guidelines.
Imtra’s product manager for windlasses goes through the features and benefits of owning a beautiful bronze windlass from Muir.
Whether you’re cruising with family or with friends, making sure everyone on board is safe and comfortable are the top priorities for any cruiser, and these four upgrades to your boat can provide both.
When swapping out engine oil and filters, take these tips into consideration.
Imtra’s Eric MacDonald walks you through the features of So-Pac’s durable and easily installed access hatches.
Returning a bareboat to the base should be a process that involves your whole crew.
A catboat rally in the heart of the South finds that competitive spirit and Southern charm can be one and the same.
We couldn’t know what unexpected themes would emerge until we did the unimaginable– untied our lines and set off.
As I prepared to saute the fish, I had a moment of panic: I was out of cooking oil. Then, I thought of mayonnaise.
These tried-and-true recipes are boater-tested and family-approved.
This versatile egg dish is easy to make and can be served any time of day.
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