Boats & Watercraft Boating how to

Spotlight in Outdoor Recreation

view all
Call bulls with world champion elk caller

How to call bulls with world champion elk caller

Elk calling. Bizarre, obscure, Redneck and well.... the worst sound you've ever heard. If this is what nature sound like, I'm never leaving Los Angeles.

B+ 1:00
Shoot skeet or clay pigeons with shotguns

How to shoot skeet or clay pigeons with shotguns

Shooting skeet is a classic sport. Even vegetarians may partake. Hone your skills and study up with this lesson from Shooting Times UK.

A- 5:01
Field dress a deer while hunting

How to field dress a deer while hunting

After you've bagged and tagged that deer, what do you do? Debone and package the meat for your freezer… while you're out in the field, still on the hunt. Caution: May be gross for non-hunters.

A- 9:49
Build a solar powered water distiller

How to build a solar powered water distiller

Distilling water is super important if you are stranded on a desert island with no clean source of water. This video will show you how to distill water with some basic household items.

A- 2:48
BASE jump, sky dive & fly like a bird in a wingsuit

How to BASE jump, sky dive & fly like a bird in a wingsuit

Falling out of a plane doesn't seem to require much skill. Watch these guys. They don't fall. They fly. Equipped with custom wing suits one can glide through the air with the aerodynamic support of a coasting ...

A+ 2:00
295 how-to videos 7 how-to articles
Previous Page1...34567Next Page
Top Grade | Newest | Most Popular | Most Buzz | Most Viewed | Shuffle

How to tie the no name fishing knot

Tie the no name fishing knot

Check out this instructional fishing video that demonstrates how to tie the No Name knot. Just follow the simple instructions outlined in ...more

B+ 0:47
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 742

How to tie the offshore swivel knot

Tie the offshore swivel knot

Check out this instructional fishing video that demonstrates how to tie the Offshore Swivel knot. Just follow the simple instructions ...more

B+ 1:40
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 644

How to tie the palomar fishing knot

Tie the palomar fishing knot

Check out this instructional fishing video that demonstrates how to tie a Palomar knot. Just follow the simple instructions outlined in this ...more

B+ 0:47
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 845

How to tie the perfection loop fishing knot

Tie the perfection loop fishing knot

Check out this instructional fishing video that demonstrates how to tie the Perfection Loop knot. Just follow the simple instructions ...more

B+ 0:23
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 664

How to tie the quick release knot

Tie the quick release knot

Here is a good knot. Do you know it? It's the quick release knot. Check out this instructional knot tying video that demonstrates how to tie ...more

B+ 0:34
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,513

How to build an Adirondack guide boat

Build an Adirondack guide boat

Build a 15' craft out of wood, fittings and epoxy resin. This is brought to you by ShipShapeTV. You may need some serious building materials ...more

B 8:57
Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 914

How to clean a boat with a pressure washer

Clean a boat with a pressure washer

Boats look great in the water, but take them out and you’ll often find build-ups of algae and other invasive aquatic species. A pressure ...more

B 3:00
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,069

How to install a rub rail of aluminum, rigid vinyl & steel

Install a rub rail of aluminum, rigid vinyl & steel

Install a rub rail of aluminum, rigid vinyl & steel on your boat.

B 9:35
Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 1,252

How to install a rub rail of flexible vinyl

Install a rub rail of flexible vinyl

Install a rub rail of flexible vinyl.

B 9:55
Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 1,596

How to know about driving a boat under the influence

Know about driving a boat under the influence

In this video the Coast Guard talks about driving a boat under the ...more

B 1:05
Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 0
Views 441

How to own and operate your personal watercraft

Own and operate your personal watercraft

If you are interested in boating, watch this video. Ocean lifeguard and rescue boat instructor Ward Kovacs discusses key areas of concern ...more

B 1:27
Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 0
Views 428

How to repair gel coat

Repair gel coat

This video segment will show you how to do a simple non-structural gel coat repair.

B 3:11
Curated 1 year ago by Mr. S | Comments 0
Views 1,514

How to select and fit a life jacket on a child

Select and fit a life jacket on a child

Watch this instructional boating video by the BoatU.S. Foundation on how to select and fit a life jacket on a child. It's an adult's ...more

B 2:38
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 641

How to shrink wrap a boat

Shrink wrap a boat

Shrink wrap your boat for the winter. They use a 19' to show you.

B 7:56
Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 7,771

How to stop a boat in mid sail

Stop a boat in mid sail

Captain Gary teaches you how to stop a boat mid sail so you can dock, or pick up someone who has been thrown overboard.

B 1:28
Curated 1 year ago by h77idz11 | Comments 0
Views 573

How to stop exotics in freshwater and clean your boat

Stop exotics in freshwater and clean your boat

This video tutorial will show you how to stop exotics and clean your ...more

B 11:09
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 265

How to stopper Knot

Stopper Knot

Learn how to tie a Stopper Knot - A quick way to form a stopper at the end of a line to prevent it from pulling through a block or other ...more

B 0:18
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 504

How to tie a Blood Knot

Tie a Blood Knot

Learn how to tie a Blood Knot - Used in sailing as a somewhat decorative stopper knot or on the business end of a Cat 'O Nine Tails (hence ...more

B 0:31
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 556

How to tie a bowline knot

Tie a bowline knot

Check out this instructional knot tying video that shows viewers how to tie a bowline knot around a chair. Practice and improve your knot ...more

B 0:50
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 305

How to tie a bowline knot

Tie a bowline knot

The boaters at BoatUS know that the bowline knot can be one of the hardest knots for new boat owners to learn. In this instructional knot ...more

B 2:09
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 587

How to tie a bowline knot

Tie a bowline knot

Some of the towers demonstrate how they tie knots at this year's conference. In this instructional tying video, Bill Walsh ties a bowline ...more

B 0:47
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 371

How to tie a bowline knot on a canoe

Tie a bowline knot on a canoe

This video shows you how to tie a bowline knot, usually used when using a canoe.

B 2:00
Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 0
Views 665

How to tie a Bowline on the Bight

Tie a Bowline on the Bight

Leanr how to tie a Bowline on the Bight - This is a means of tying a bowline in the certer portion of a rope. This knot can be used in ...more

B 1:01
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 305

How to tie a cleat hitch

Tie a cleat hitch

Need help with your knots? Ann and Matt from BoatUS teach new boaters how to tie a cleat hitch at the dock. Know your knots and practice ...more

B 1:18
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 812

How to tie a cleat hitch for boating

Tie a cleat hitch for boating

Check out this instructional boating video that demonstrates how to tie a cleat hitch for boating. This is a type of hitch used to tie a ...more

B 0:32
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,899

How to tie a clove hitch

Tie a clove hitch

What happens when you arrive at a dock and can't find a cleat to tie your boat onto? Matt and Ann of BoatUS demonstrate how to tie your ...more

B 1:03
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 785

How to tie a figure eight knot

Tie a figure eight knot

Ann and Matt of BoatUS teach boaters how to tie a figure eight or stopper knot. This is a very valuable knot for sailors to know. So check ...more

B 0:39
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 332

How to tie a Grass Bend

Tie a Grass Bend

How to tie a Grass Bend - A good knot for joining together two ropes made of stiff material - seat belt webbing, for example. This knot can ...more

B 0:40
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 274

How to tie a hangman's noose or proper slip knot

Tie a hangman's noose or proper slip knot

How to tie a Hangman's Noose - A proper hangman's noose uses either 7 turns to symbolize the seven deadly sins or 13 turns for the unlucky ...more

B 0:54
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 870

How to tie a Klemheist Hitch knot

Tie a Klemheist Hitch knot

Learn how to tie a Klemheist Hitch - This is a gripping knot made using a loop of small diameter rope applied to the main line or object ...more

B 1:48
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 370

How to tie a non slip mono loop fishing knot

Tie a non slip mono loop fishing knot

Check out this instructional fishing video that demonstrates how to tie the Non Slip Mono Loop knot. Just follow the simple instructions ...more

B 1:01
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,440

How to tie a Round Turn and Two Half Hitches knots

Tie a Round Turn and Two Half Hitches knots

Learn how to tie a Round Turn and Two Half Hitches - a quick and secure way of attaching a rope to a railing or other fixed object. This is ...more

B 0:45
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 547

How to tie a Shamrock knot / True Lover's knot

Tie a Shamrock knot / True Lover's knot

This shows you how to tie a Shamrock Knot / True Lover's Knot - A decorative knot, built from two Thumb Knots, that forms the shape of a ...more

B 1:17
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,640

How to tie a sheepshank knot with Capt. Jerry Smith

Tie a sheepshank knot with Capt. Jerry Smith

The sheepshank knot is used to take up slack on a line. In this instructional boating video, Capt. Jerry Smith of TowBoatUS Charlotte Harbor ...more

B 0:47
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 214

How to tie a Tom Fool's Knot

Tie a Tom Fool's Knot

Learn how to tie a Tom Fool's knot - this knot is a basis for a number of decorative and functional knots. This knot can be used in sailing ...more

B 0:37
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,305

How to tie a Turk's Head knot - on a cylinder and spherical

Tie a Turk's Head knot - on a cylinder and spherical

Learn how to tie a Turk's Head Knot - a decorative knot used to cover ...more

B 1:42
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,416

How to tie an Artillery Hitch (Loop) knot

Tie an Artillery Hitch (Loop) knot

Learn how to tie an Artillery Hitch or loop - A secure way of forming a loop in the standing part of a rope so that the loop lies ...more

B 1:38
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 461

How to tie an Icicle Hitch knot

Tie an Icicle Hitch knot

Learn how to tie an Icicle Hitch - A superb gripping knot that strongly resists slipping, stainless steel or other smooth surfaces, when the ...more

B 2:07
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 632

How to tie an Icicle Hitch Variant knot

Tie an Icicle Hitch Variant knot

Learn how to tie a variation on an Icicle Hitch - This version can easily be tied in the middle portion of the fixed object with no need to ...more

B 1:26
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 440

How to tie the big game loop fishing knot

Tie the big game loop fishing knot

Check out this instructional fishing video that demonstrates how to tie the Big Game Loop knot. Just follow the simple instructions outlined ...more

B 0:44
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 725

How to tie the heaving line knot for boating

Tie the heaving line knot for boating

Check out this instructional boating video that demonstrates how to tie the heaving line knot for boating. Animations are the best way to ...more

B 0:10
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 206

How to tie the round turn 2 half hitches knot

Tie the round turn 2 half hitches knot

Check out this instructional knot tying video that demonstrates how to tie the Round Turn Two Half Hitches knot. This video also illustrates ...more

B 0:26
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 804

How to tie the running bowline knot for boating

Tie the running bowline knot for boating

Check out this instructional boating video that demonstrates how to tie the running bowline knot for boating. Animations are the best way to ...more

B 0:10
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,475

How to tie the sheep shank knot for boating

Tie the sheep shank knot for boating

Check out this instructional boating video that demonstrates how to tie the sheep shank knot for boating. Animations are the best way to ...more

B 0:10
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 244

How to understand knot terminology with examples

Understand knot terminology with examples

Some common knot and rope terminology with examples for illustration. The occasional squeal in the background is Charlie the Goffin ...more

B 2:43
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 125

How to use a marine radio

Use a marine radio

The U.S. Coast Guard shows you in this video how to use a marine radio. Channel 16 in the International hailing and distress frequency.

B 1:15
Curated 1 year ago by MonkeySee | Comments 0
Views 297

How to canoe

Canoe

Bruce Lessells shows us how to canoe in a series of videos.

B- 2:13
Curated 2 years ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 949

How to correctly put on a boat cover

Correctly put on a boat cover

Protecting your boat from the elements while in mooring or storage is important. Make sure you put your cover on correctly.

B- 1:00
Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 504

How to correctly put on a PWC cover

Correctly put on a PWC cover

PWC/Jet Ski covers were specifically made to form-fit the craft, but can be a pain to put on if you don't take the necessary steps.

B- 1:02
Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 261

How to determine what boat has the right of way

Determine what boat has the right of way

Just like driving a car, when driving a boat, there are rules to be followed. This video explains how to determine who has the right of way ...more

B- 0:53
Curated 1 year ago by 5min | Comments 0
Views 474

Refine

Format

Subcategory

Category

Boats & Watercraft (302 How-Tos)

Previous Page1...34567Next Page

Right Now

Pause

New Wonderment

view all

Jaw Dropping Trampoline Skills

Cirque Du Soleil look no further, Adam Menzies is your next act. This guy's trampoline skills are insane. My favorite part starts at 0:24. Speechless. Oh yeah. Almost forgot. Here Adam jumps up to the ...

Undulating LED Wave Sculpture

Beautiful LED sculpture made for the 2008 100% Design exhibition in Earls Court. Curious how it was made? Process images below the video. Previously, 24,000 LED Light-Up-My-Dress. LED Wand + RIFD ...

Robot Dance Off Gets Creepy

As November was coming to an end this year, the "6th Robo-One Gate in International Robot Exhibition 2009" dance competition took place. The contenders are just a little bit creepy, to say ...

2009's Most Amazing Scientific Images

Popsci has posted 2009's most amazing scientific images, and there's quite a few great ones in there. A few of our favorites below, click through for all 62. In short, Cow Farts. "Scientists ...

DARPA Develops Explosive Blocking Mega-Shield

DARPA has released footage of the Iron Curtain, a pretty impressive shield system that will protect armored vehicles from oncoming explosives. With $8 million in Army approved funds, DARPA will ...

Community

view all

erickavuma commented on How to make a Desert Eagle paper gun, joining the discussion with 4 other people 3 minutes ago

this is douring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

irislu favorited How to do the foundation shimmy in belly dancing, becoming the 1st person to do so 23 minutes ago

rmansur published a new wonderment article: Jaw Dropping Trampoline Skills. This is rmansur's 270th published article 34 minutes ago

erickavuma commented on How to make a 59-P paper gun, joining the discussion with 2 other people 39 minutes ago

thanks for the informatiom

fordtk favorited Remote Control Your Lawn Mower, becoming the 2nd person to do so 1 hour ago

fordtk favorited Why Buy a Car When You Can Build-It-Yourself?, becoming the 1st person to do so 1 hour ago

dmtilly favorited How to bake homemade dinner rolls from scratch, becoming the 20th person to do so 1 hour ago

Sangeetha favorited How to tone and decrease the size of your butt, becoming the 7th person to do so 1 hour ago

Sangeetha favorited How to tone your butt with a five minute workout, becoming the 23rd person to do so 1 hour ago

Sangeetha favorited How to tone your chest and back with a five minute workout, becoming the 12th person to do so 1 hour ago

jason221 favorited How to play "Sweet Home Alabama", becoming the 20th person to do so 1 hour ago

jason221 favorited How to build an SRV Stratocaster guitar, becoming the 4th person to do so 2 hours ago

jason221 favorited How to play DragonForce's "Through the Fire and the Flames", becoming the 3rd person to do so 2 hours ago

brainbuddiesatfreehost commented on How to hack scores on Brain Buddies (11/14/09) 3 hours ago

http://brainbuddies.freehost.pl

brainbuddiesatfreehost commented on How to hack scores on Brain Buddies (11/14/09) 3 hours ago

You will find a better hack for Brain Buddies here: http://brainbuddies.freehost.pl

mfoulsto favorited How to make gingered carrots with dates, becoming the 1st person to do so 3 hours ago

Keydg123 favorited How to spin a pencil, becoming the 37th person to do so 4 hours ago

Keydg123 favorited How to bite a quarter and spit it back together, becoming the 13th person to do so 4 hours ago

Sevilin favorited How to turn a flashlight into a laser, becoming the 170th person to do so 4 hours ago

Keydg123 favorited How to stick a beer bottle to a wall without glue or gum, becoming the 18th person to do so 4 hours ago

Hot Popular how-to videos & articles

view all
A+ How to use a Knife in a Combative Situation B+ How to get ripped abs in three moves B+ How to make a compressed air spit ball launcher B+ How to cut your own bangs A How to hack security cameras using Google Search A How to determine if she's a hooker or a cop B+ How to fix a running toilet (without calling the plumber) B+ How to cut and fold a 3D paper snowflake B+ How to make a homemade fuse from potassium nitrate and sugar A How to make a soda can stove A- How to win Rock, Paper, Scissors B+ How to trigger traffic lights to change from red to green
loading...