The ­American Boat and Yacht Council says that we can solder, but we must also use a mechanical connection. The thinking is that a ­soldered connection makes the wire brittle and, due to the natural ...

As one who worked full-time in a boatyard, I’ve got hands-on experience using boat stands. To this day, my own boat spends the Long Island winter on my own property on boat stands, as did the family’s ...