Charles Plueddeman

If we asked you to name a lip balm, your answer would almost certainly be ChapStick. Ask a random stranger to name a brand of bleach, and the reply will be Clorox. Ask any non-boater to name a boat brand, and the answer is very likely to be one of two nam... See more

The Sadness of Losing a Hat While Boating Charles Plueddeman Thu, August 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's not a matter of if, but when you'll lose a hat while boating. Tim Bower K... See more

In the beginning, a wakeboard tower was just a tower—a four-legged fabrication of aluminum pipe. In the 30-ish years since the first tower appeared, this basic function—offering an elevated point of attachment for the towline—has not changed. In terms of ... See more

The Challenge of Rewiring a Boat Trailer Boating Mag Charles Plueddeman Mon, June 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC Add us on Google Mon, June 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC Rewiring a boat trailer can sometimes present a unique set of challenges. Tim Bower Last fall, the... See more

The Benefits of Suzuki Edge eCoat Charles Plueddeman Wed, May 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC Add Yahoo Tech on Google Wed, May 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC Suzuki's Edge eCoat process immerses the cylinder block in an acid electrolyte bath. Covers keep the solution awa... See more