Your tow-sports inboard—or any inboard—requires regular maintenance if it is to deliver long life and good performance. Seasoned boat owners know to make recurring assessments part of their routine.

Jack Stone Jr. looked up while still tightening bolts on the cylinder head on an outboard motor, his nimbly flying hands and easy but focused demeanor clear evidence of the 54-year-old's lifetime ...

When it comes to docking your inboard—direct-drive or V-drive—boat, many of the general rules apply: Take your time, be patient, have fenders and dock lines ready beforehand, and know your ...