Besides knowing a boat's age and engine hours, here's what you need to consider before refitting or restoring a fiberglass boat, including boat type and usage, hull construction, structural problems and mechanical damage.

This boater with Parkinson's inspires us all to live large. Here's what he did to keep the boating joy in his life.

Three BoatUS Members share inspiring makeover stories of how they turned their boats from mundane to magnificent.

Once a long, laborious boat project reaches its completion, a DIY boater comes to appreciate that the journey was always part of the destination

They bought a boat that needed a ton of work before they could set off. How does the old saying go, about the best-laid plans?

You say you want a better boat? Of course you do – and these simple, inexpensive projects will help you make it happen

These two BoatUS Members know their way around a DIY project, and know what it takes for a full boat restoration. Here's the results of their of makeovers.

They're the backbone of your boat's hull, and if stringers rot, you'll have to replace them.

This little 'low rider' bowrider may not float, but it will certainly turn heads and draws a crowd wherevers it goes.