Capt Frank Lanier
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 range of boating topics, from boat maintenance, inspections, repairs and upgrade projects, to seamans...
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Don’t blow yourself up - do this instead! 10.07.2026 4:48
Send us Fan Mail One simple way to prevent LPG system explosions! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Top three must know things about hose clamps! 03.07.2026 7:16
Send us Fan Mail Everything you always wanted to know about hose clamps, but were afraid to ask! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Eight things every boat buyer should do! 27.06.2026 13:56
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 www.captfklanier.com
Shafted by bad boat broker advice! 20.06.2026 9:33
Send us Fan Mail New boat buyer shafted by bad boat broker advice? You be the judge! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
How to change your transmission fluid! 13.06.2026 4:24
Send us Fan Mail Tips and tricks to make changing your boat’s transmission fluid a breeze! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
How to install engine compartment soundproofing. 06.06.2026 4:38
Send us Fan Mail Tips on selecting and installing engine compartment sound proofing. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
How to correct bad boat trim! 30.05.2026 4:10
Send us Fan Mail Ways to correct bad boat trim. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Time to replace that engine pump impeller! 22.05.2026 5:32
Send us Fan Mail Is your engine raw water pump impeller due for replacement? Chances are, the answer is past due! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Can I “retread” an old marine survey? 16.05.2026 5:49
Send us Fan Mail Can you re-use an old marine survey when buying a boat? Listen on to find out! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
How to change a cutless bearing! 09.05.2026 7:36
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 https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
How to install a Galvanic Isolator 02.05.2026 13:15
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 https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Solar panel basics 18.04.2026 14:05
Send us Fan Mail Everything you need to know about solar panel design, selection, and installation. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Silent but DEADLY! 3 dangerous boat gases! 11.04.2026 15:55
Send us Fan Mail Three dangerous boat gases that every boater needs to be aware of! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Top 3 ways boat buyers SCREW themselves! 04.04.2026 7:27
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 boat buyer pitfalls to avoid! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Inflatable life jacket inspection and maintenance. 28.03.2026 7:10
Send us Fan Mail A deep dive on how to keep your inflatable PFDs ready, willing and able! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Stern drive and outboard lower unit lube oil change! 21.03.2026 5:39
Send us Fan Mail How to change your stern drive and outboard lower unit lube oil. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Easy engine oil change! 13.03.2026 10:13
Send us Fan Mail How to change your boat’s engine oil - the easy, no stress way! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
What to do with your boat’s unused thru-hulls! 07.03.2026 4:41
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 https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Life raft selection and stowage 26.02.2026 6:08
Send us Fan Mail A deep dive into selecting a life raft and options for mounting and stowing it. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Clients gone WILD! Hating on the surveyor!! 20.02.2026 7:10
Send us Fan Mail Why some types of marine surveys are better received by the client / boat owner than others. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
How to negotiate boat repairs! 13.02.2026 4:44
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 https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Of blisters, boat-pox, and bottom jobs! 07.02.2026 13:06
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 https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Do you have “charge controller confliction”?! 31.01.2026 3:12
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 controller confliction is and how to correct it. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
The prop nut controversy - SOLVED! 24.01.2026 5:12
Send us Fan Mail Thin nut first? Thick nut first? Here’s the correct answer and why! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
Can you mix different battery types without destroying them? 17.01.2026 6:02
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! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com
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