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/@everyt...
Easy engine oil change!
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How to change your boat’s engine oil - the easy, no stress way!
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What to do with your boat’s unused thru-hulls!
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Have a thru-hull that you no longer use or need? Here’s proper way to address unused thru-hulls.
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Life raft selection and stowage
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A deep dive into selecting a life raft and options for mounting and stowing it.
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Clients gone WILD! Hating on the surveyor!!
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Why some types of marine surveys are better received by the client / boat owner than others.
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How to negotiate boat repairs!
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The boat you’re buying has problems! Here’s how to negotiate needed repairs found during the survey.
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Of blisters, boat-pox, and bottom jobs!
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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.
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Do you have “charge controller confliction”?!
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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.
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The prop nut controversy - SOLVED!
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Thin nut first? Thick nut first? Here’s the correct answer and why!
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Can you mix different battery types without destroying them?
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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!
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The WRONG way to winterize your boat!
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Want to ruin your boat? Follow this seller’s philosophy on winterizing its systems.
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Why you NEVER use a portable gas generator!
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Yes it’s tempting, but here are all the reasons you should never use a gasoline generator onboard!
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Top 3 New Year’s Boating Safety Resolutions!
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How to inspect engine mounts!
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Bad engine mounts are everywhere! Are your engine mounts serviceable? Here’s how to tell!
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How to inspect your LPG system!
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It’s one of the few onboard systems that can actually blow you up. Here’s how to keep that from happening!
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Top 5 boating emergencies - and how to handle them!
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Five boating emergencies every boat owner should be able to handle.
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How to install a dual primary fuel filter system
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A deep dive discussion on planning and installation of a dual primary fuel system.
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How to conduct a test sail!
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Looking at boats to purchase, but want to narrow it down before spending money on a marine survey? How’s how!
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How to SHOCK a holding tank!
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The straight poop on maintaining your holding tank, from pump out and cleaning tips to winterization best practices.
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How to troubleshoot outboard engine tilt and trim systems
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Logical troubleshooting steps for an inoperative tilt and trim system.
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How to tow a boat - the right way!
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Want to be a Good Samaritan and give a disabled boat a tow? A deep dive discussion on whether you should and if so, how to do it correctly and safely.
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Damage Control! How to keep your boat from sinking!
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You’re sinking - now what?! A deep dive discussion on damage control basics and how to use them to keep your boat from sinking.
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How to troubleshoot a stalled outboard engine!
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Tips on how to get that stalled outboard engine moving again!
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How to raft up - the right way!
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A deep dive into the art of properly rafting up.
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Understanding equipment waterproof ratings
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Understanding waterproof ratings and how to apply them to your next purchase.
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LPG system upgrades
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From my “Ask Capt Frank” series, where I answer questions from my YouTube channel viewers and marine survey business customers.
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When stainless steel isn’t!
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How to choose, use, and maintain stainless steel in the marine environment.
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How to inspect your boat’s electrical system Ep 4: Onboard charging systems.
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The fourth of a four part series on how to inspect your boat’s electrical systems.
Episode 1: DC system inspections.
Episode 2: AC electrical systems.
Episode 3: Circuit breaker and wiring inspections.
Episode 4: Onboard charging systems inspections.
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How to inspect your boat’s electrical system Ep 3: Circuit breaker and wiring inspections.
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The third of a four part series on how to inspect your boat’s electrical systems.
Episode 1: DC system inspections.
Episode 2: AC electrical systems.
Episode 3: Circuit breaker and wiring inspections.
Episode 4: Onboard charging systems inspections.
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How to inspect your boat’s AC electrical system!
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The second of a four part series on how to inspect your boat’s electrical systems.
Episode 1: DC system inspections.
Episode 2: AC electrical systems.
Episode 3: Circuit breaker and wiring inspections.
Episode 4: Onboard charging systems inspections.
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How to inspect your boat’s DC electrical system!
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The first of a four part series on how to inspect your boat’s electrical systems.
Episode 1: DC system inspections.
Episode 2: AC electrical systems.
Episode 3: Circuit breaker and wiring inspections.
Episode 4: Onboard charging systems inspections.
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How to take an oil sample - the right way!
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Tips and tricks on how to properly take an engine or generator oil sample.
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Sinking! Fire! Towing and more! How to handle boating emergencies!
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An in-depth look at some of boating’s biggest emergencies and how to handle each!
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How to handle an engine compartment FIRE!
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The best options and practices when faced with an engine compartment fire.
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How to keep a proper logbook
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Nothing says good seamanship like keeping a proper logbook. Here’s how to do it!
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How to track down those annoying boat leaks!
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How to track down those pesky, annoying boat leaks!
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Everything you need to know about batteries! Part 2
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Everything you always wanted to know about batteries but were afraid to ask! Part 2
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Everything you need to know about batteries! Part 1
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Everything you always wanted to know about batteries - but were afraid to ask!! Part one of a two part series.
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The trouble with trailers - boat trailer inspections and maintenance
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Boat trailer inspection and maintenance tips to keep you rolling along!
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You’re AGROUND! Now what?!
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A step by step discussion on what to do when you run aground, what not to do, and how to free yourself.
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Seven ways to MURDER your diesel engine!
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Listen as the worlds greatest detectives discuss how you ushered your faithful diesel engine to an untimely demise.
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