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!
https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=9baR5ctILjCQ5e6l
Episodes
76 episodes
Don’t blow yourself up - do this instead!
One simple way to prevent LPG system explosions!
Top three must know things about hose clamps!
Everything you always wanted to know about hose clamps, but were afraid to ask!
Eight things every boat buyer should do!
Buying a boat? If so, be sure to do these eight things!
Shafted by bad boat broker advice!
New boat buyer shafted by bad boat broker advice? You be the judge!
How to change your transmission fluid!
Tips and tricks to make changing your boat’s transmission fluid a breeze!
How to install engine compartment soundproofing.
Tips on selecting and installing engine compartment sound proofing.
Time to replace that engine pump impeller!
Is your engine raw water pump impeller due for replacement? Chances are, the answer is past due!
Can I “retread” an old marine survey?
Can you re-use an old marine survey when buying a boat? Listen on to find out!
How to change a cutless bearing!
Cutless bearing basics - what they are and how they work, as well as tips and tricks on how to change them.
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.