Maintenance & Repair Advice

Boat capacity standards help owners load within posted limits, protect stability, and use 2026 label updates during safety checks.

Use emergency equipment maintenance checks for PFDs, EPIRBs, lights, pumps, batteries, flares, and fire extinguishers before launch.

Learn how boat capacity labels changed in 2026, what owners should inspect, what remains optional, and how limits support safer loading.

Key Takeaways: Perform regular checks to prevent accidents. Carry a fitted life vest for every person. Complete a training course to master maneuvers. Going out on the water is more than just fueling up. Regular checks on your boat make every trip a good memory. Skipping these checks can lead to accidents or even death … Read moreQuarterly Boat Safety Check: Ensuring Readiness for Emergencies

Lake Powell maintenance advice for low water, ramps, cooling systems, mussel control, trailers, and safer vessel prep before launch.

Learn how recreational vessel recalls are checked by HIN, MIC, model year, repair records, and safety equipment databases before departure.

Driving today is different with smarter cars. They can drive themselves, but you must always be ready to take control. Knowing how your car switches between modes is key to staying safe. The UN R157 rule makes sure drivers can take control quickly. It requires drivers to keep their hands on the wheel. This way, … Read moreSteering System Health: Keeping Control in Your Hands

Inactive vessel cybersecurity requires current plans, reporting steps, records, and assigned responsibility even while a vessel is moored.

Use boating equipment recalls checks to compare your HIN, model year, dealer records, and repair documents before your next outing.

Safety equipment maintenance helps boaters keep fire, fall, and respiratory gear ready with practical checks, records, and removal-from-service steps.