A dive into the different options for stabilization systems on commercial vessels

As with any piece of marine or electrical equipment, anchor windlasses sometimes fail. This article will go through the common issues that can arise with an anchor windlass, and then how to diagnose and resolve them.

Every year, more and more boats are built with bow & stern thrusters, and boat-owners without them are installing them to make their boats more maneuverable. Because their thrusters are often buried deep in the bilge, many boaters don’t even know how to access them for maintenance.

Deciding which windlass is best suited to your boat is sometimes easy and other times takes research. Imtra product expert Jim Thomas leads you through the process.

Imtra thruster expert Peter Nolet explains the basics of bow and stern thrusters and how they work.

What factors must be considered when putting aboard a new anchoring system? Imtra expert Jim Thomas provides the guidelines.

While windlasses are integral to many boats, they are often neglected on the annual maintenance list. That’s why we’ve put together seven helpful tips for annual maintenance to make sure your windlass and anchoring system runs smoothly all season long.