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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…
Episodes
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Damn lucky you alive! 5 ways your boat is trying to KILL you!
Send us Fan Mail Sure you’ve had some good times together, but is your boat really your friend? Listen on as we discuss how it isn’t so! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Top 5 emergency signaling devices - but one SUCKS!
Send us Fan Mail The pros and cons of today’s emergency signaling devices. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Top 10 tips for a better smelling head!
Send us Fan Mail Neptune’s throne room smelling more like Davy Jones’s gym locker? Terminate head odor with these 10 simple tips. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to climb your sailboat’s mast - safely!
Send us Fan Mail How to climb your mast like a pro and get the job done safely! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
The complete guide to bottom paint!
Send us Fan Mail Everything you always wanted to know about antifouling paint, but were afraid to ask!! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to give an awesome pre-departure safety briefing!
Send us Fan Mail What you should be telling passengers and crew prior to leaving the dock! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
PYI PSS Dripless Shaft Seal maintenance and troubleshooting
Send us Fan Mail How to maintain and troubleshoot you PSS Dripless Shaft Seal. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Don’t blow yourself up - do this instead! (episode 2)
Send us Fan Mail Yet another onboard system that can blow you up - what it is and how to prevent it! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Low engine coolant? Always think this!
Send us Fan Mail If your engine or generator coolant reservoir is low, don’t just add more coolant - do this instead! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to select and install an inverter!
Send us Fan Mail A discussion on how to select a DC to AC inverter along with installation tips. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
The number one cause of engine failure!
Send us Fan Mail In my opinion, more engine failures can be attributed to this than anything else. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Don’t blow yourself up - do this instead!
Send us Fan Mail One simple way to prevent LPG system explosions! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Top three must know things about hose clamps!
Send us Fan Mail Everything you always wanted to know about hose clamps, but were afraid to ask! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Eight things every boat buyer should do!
Send us Fan Mail Buying a boat? If so, be sure to do these eight things! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Shafted by bad boat broker advice!
Send us Fan Mail New boat buyer shafted by bad boat broker advice? You be the judge! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to change your transmission fluid!
Send us Fan Mail Tips and tricks to make changing your boat’s transmission fluid a breeze! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to install engine compartment soundproofing.
Send us Fan Mail Tips on selecting and installing engine compartment sound proofing. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to correct bad boat trim!
Send us Fan Mail Ways to correct bad boat trim. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Time to replace that engine pump impeller!
Send us Fan Mail Is your engine raw water pump impeller due for replacement? Chances are, the answer is past due! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Can I “retread” an old marine survey?
Send us Fan Mail Can you re-use an old marine survey when buying a boat? Listen on to find out! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to change a cutless bearing!
Send us Fan Mail Cutless bearing basics - what they are and how they work, as well as tips and tricks on how to change them. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to install a Galvanic Isolator
Send us Fan Mail Do you need a galvanic isolator? Here’s what they are, as well as tips on selection and installation. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Solar panel basics
Send us Fan Mail Everything you need to know about solar panel design, selection, and installation. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Silent but DEADLY! 3 dangerous boat gases!
Send us Fan Mail Three dangerous boat gases that every boater needs to be aware of! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Top 3 ways boat buyers SCREW themselves!
Send us Fan Mail We are our own worst enemy at times - particularly when it comes to something as emotionally charged as buying a boat. Here are the top three…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Inflatable life jacket inspection and maintenance.
Send us Fan Mail A deep dive on how to keep your inflatable PFDs ready, willing and able! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Stern drive and outboard lower unit lube oil change!
Send us Fan Mail How to change your stern drive and outboard lower unit lube oil. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Easy engine oil change!
Send us Fan Mail How to change your boat’s engine oil - the easy, no stress way! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
What to do with your boat’s unused thru-hulls!
Send us Fan Mail Have a thru-hull that you no longer use or need? Here’s proper way to address unused thru-hulls. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Life raft selection and stowage
Send us Fan Mail A deep dive into selecting a life raft and options for mounting and stowing it. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Clients gone WILD! Hating on the surveyor!!
Send us Fan Mail Why some types of marine surveys are better received by the client / boat owner than others. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to negotiate boat repairs!
Send us Fan Mail The boat you’re buying has problems! Here’s how to negotiate needed repairs found during the survey. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Of blisters, boat-pox, and bottom jobs!
Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Do you have “charge controller confliction”?!
Send us Fan Mail If you have a hybrid charging system (solar, wind, generator, battery charger,etc) you need to know this!! A discussion on what charge…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
The prop nut controversy - SOLVED!
Send us Fan Mail Thin nut first? Thick nut first? Here’s the correct answer and why! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Can you mix different battery types without destroying them?
Send us Fan Mail 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!…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
The WRONG way to winterize your boat!
Send us Fan Mail Want to ruin your boat? Follow this seller’s philosophy on winterizing its systems. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Why you NEVER use a portable gas generator!
Send us Fan Mail Yes it’s tempting, but here are all the reasons you should never use a gasoline generator onboard! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Top 3 New Year’s Boating Safety Resolutions!
Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to inspect engine mounts!
Send us Fan Mail Bad engine mounts are everywhere! Are your engine mounts serviceable? Here’s how to tell! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to inspect your LPG system!
Send us Fan Mail It’s one of the few onboard systems that can actually blow you up. Here’s how to keep that from happening! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Top 5 boating emergencies - and how to handle them!
Send us Fan Mail Five boating emergencies every boat owner should be able to handle. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to install a dual primary fuel filter system
Send us Fan Mail A deep dive discussion on planning and installation of a dual primary fuel system. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to conduct a test sail!
Send us Fan Mail Looking at boats to purchase, but want to narrow it down before spending money on a marine survey? How’s how! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to SHOCK a holding tank!
Send us Fan Mail The straight poop on maintaining your holding tank, from pump out and cleaning tips to winterization best practices. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to troubleshoot outboard engine tilt and trim systems
Send us Fan Mail Logical troubleshooting steps for an inoperative tilt and trim system. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to tow a boat - the right way!
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Damage Control! How to keep your boat from sinking!
Send us Fan Mail You’re sinking - now what?! A deep dive discussion on damage control basics and how to use them to keep your boat from sinking. Support the…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to troubleshoot a stalled outboard engine!
Send us Fan Mail Tips on how to get that stalled outboard engine moving again! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to raft up - the right way!
Send us Fan Mail A deep dive into the art of properly rafting up. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Understanding equipment waterproof ratings
Send us Fan Mail Understanding waterproof ratings and how to apply them to your next purchase. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
LPG system upgrades
Send us Fan Mail From my “Ask Capt Frank” series, where I answer questions from my YouTube channel viewers and marine survey business customers. Support the…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
When stainless steel isn’t!
Send us Fan Mail How to choose, use, and maintain stainless steel in the marine environment. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to inspect your boat’s electrical system Ep 4: Onboard charging systems.
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to inspect your boat’s electrical system Ep 3: Circuit breaker and wiring inspections.
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to inspect your boat’s AC electrical system!
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to inspect your boat’s DC electrical system!
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to take an oil sample - the right way!
Send us Fan Mail Tips and tricks on how to properly take an engine or generator oil sample. Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
Sinking! Fire! Towing and more! How to handle boating emergencies!
Send us Fan Mail An in-depth look at some of boating’s biggest emergencies and how to handle each! Support the show…
- Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier
How to handle an engine compartment FIRE!
Send us Fan Mail The best options and practices when faced with an engine compartment fire. Support the show…