by Zisser Marine | Aug 28, 2026 | How To
Windlass Not Working: Troubleshooting Guide You go to drop the anchor and nothing happens. The windlass just sits there. Or it starts pulling up the chain, then quits halfway, leaving you standing on the bow wondering what to do next. We get calls like this often at...
by Zisser Marine | Aug 24, 2026 | How To
VHF Radio Check: How to Test Your Boat’s Radio A VHF radio is only as good as its last successful transmission. Plenty of boat owners flip the switch, see the display light up, and assume everything’s fine. They never actually test it. Then something goes...
by Zisser Marine | Jul 13, 2026 | How To
It always seems to happen at the worst time. You are two hours out of the marina on a July afternoon, the sun is hammering the deck, and the AC that was working fine last weekend is now blowing warm air. A quick look below confirms your fear; something is wrong, and...
by Zisser Marine | Jun 25, 2026 | How To, Tips
Lithium vs AGM Marine Batteries: Which Is Right for Your Boat? If your battery bank no longer lasts through the night, your electronics are cutting out under load, or you are planning longer trips away from shore power, you have probably started looking at battery...
by Zisser Marine | Jun 16, 2026 | How To, Tips
Your boat’s battery system is one of the most important electrical systems onboard, but it is often ignored until something stops working. Dead house batteries at anchor, engines that struggle to crank, or a generator that will not start can quickly turn into a major...
by Zisser Marine | Jan 22, 2026 | How To, Tips
Modern yachts and commercial vessels rely on stable electrical power to operate safely and efficiently. Navigation systems, communication equipment, battery chargers, climate control, refrigeration, and lighting all depend on consistent voltage and clean power. When...
