Last week, I visited a family member for a day of sailing on the waters of Georgian Bay. I also make a sport out of counting the broken-down trailers littering the side of the highway on the journey ...

Boat trailer bearings failing on the highway can ruin a fishing trip. But they can also put you in a really unsafe situation. Maintaining them is quick, easy, and something every boat owner should ...

Some older cars, as well as many boat and utility trailers, have wheel bearings that require grease jobs. Here's how often ...

Q: I just bought -- at a bargain price because of the economy -- a ski boat. The fellow selling it was very good about telling me all about how to take care of the boat, but I forgot to ask about the ...

Greasing wheel bearings can get very messy very quickly, in a very kindergarten kind of way. The trick is to embrace the ooze, because greasing is the fun and easy part. The hard bit comes when ...

Question: Being the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” can you talk about boat trailer safety with all the traffic we see pulling these things? Answer: State Patrol troopers come across numerous motorists ...

Q: I just bought a ski boat. The fellow selling it was very good about telling me all about how to take care of the boat, but I forgot to ask about the trailer. It has grease fittings on the wheel ...

Just like changing a flat tire, start by cracking loose your lug nuts while the tire is still on the ground. Once loose, slide a jack under the axle and raise the tire off the ground. Continue ...

Q: I just bought — at a bargain price because of the economy — a ski boat. The fellow selling it was very good about telling me all about how to take care of the boat, but I forgot to ask about the ...