Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
The “how to” boating knowledge you need!
Hi! I’m Capt Frank Lanier, a retired U.S. Coast Guard officer and SAMS® Accredited Marine Surveyor with over 40 years of experience in the maritime and diving industry.
I’m also an author, public speaker, and multiple award-winning journalist whose articles appear regularly in numerous marine publications worldwide, such as BoatUS Magazine, Practical Sailor Magazine, Southern Boating Magazine and Lakeland Boating Magazine.
Tune in as we discuss a wide range of boating topics, from boat maintenance, inspections, repairs and upgrade projects, to seamanship, safety, consumer reports and everything in between!
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Episodes
66 episodes
How to install a Galvanic Isolator
Do you need a galvanic isolator? Here’s what they are, as well as tips on selection and installation.
Solar panel basics
Everything you need to know about solar panel design, selection, and installation.
Silent but DEADLY! 3 dangerous boat gases!
Three dangerous boat gases that every boater needs to be aware of!
Top 3 ways boat buyers SCREW themselves!
We are our own worst enemy at times - particularly when it comes to something as emotionally charged as buying a boat. Here are the top three boat buyer pitfalls to avoid!
Inflatable life jacket inspection and maintenance.
A deep dive on how to keep your inflatable PFDs ready, willing and able!
Stern drive and outboard lower unit lube oil change!
How to change your stern drive and outboard lower unit lube oil.
Easy engine oil change!
How to change your boat’s engine oil - the easy, no stress way!
What to do with your boat’s unused thru-hulls!
Have a thru-hull that you no longer use or need? Here’s proper way to address unused thru-hulls.
Life raft selection and stowage
A deep dive into selecting a life raft and options for mounting and stowing it.
Clients gone WILD! Hating on the surveyor!!
Why some types of marine surveys are better received by the client / boat owner than others.
How to negotiate boat repairs!
The boat you’re buying has problems! Here’s how to negotiate needed repairs found during the survey.
Of blisters, boat-pox, and bottom jobs!
All work done on a boat is good, right? Not so fast!!! You sometimes have to read between the lines to get the real story.
Do you have “charge controller confliction”?!
If you have a hybrid charging system (solar, wind, generator, battery charger,etc) you need to know this!! A discussion on what charge controller confliction is and how to correct it.
The prop nut controversy - SOLVED!
Thin nut first? Thick nut first? Here’s the correct answer and why!
Can you mix different battery types without destroying them?
Can you mix different types of batteries (Wet-cell, Gel-cell, AGM, etc) safely and without destroying them? Here’s what you need to know!
The WRONG way to winterize your boat!
Want to ruin your boat? Follow this seller’s philosophy on winterizing its systems.
Why you NEVER use a portable gas generator!
Yes it’s tempting, but here are all the reasons you should never use a gasoline generator onboard!
How to inspect engine mounts!
Bad engine mounts are everywhere! Are your engine mounts serviceable? Here’s how to tell!
How to inspect your LPG system!
It’s one of the few onboard systems that can actually blow you up. Here’s how to keep that from happening!
Top 5 boating emergencies - and how to handle them!
Five boating emergencies every boat owner should be able to handle.
How to install a dual primary fuel filter system
A deep dive discussion on planning and installation of a dual primary fuel system.
How to conduct a test sail!
Looking at boats to purchase, but want to narrow it down before spending money on a marine survey? How’s how!