Capt Frank Lanier

Everything Boats with Capt Frank Lanier

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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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Capt Frank Lanier

Episodes

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

The WRONG way to winterize your boat! 09.01.2026 5:41

Send us Fan Mail Want to ruin your boat? Follow this seller’s philosophy on winterizing its systems. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

Why you NEVER use a portable gas generator! 02.01.2026 5:16

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 https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

Top 3 New Year’s Boating Safety Resolutions! 26.12.2025 6:48

Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

How to inspect engine mounts! 19.12.2025 9:33

Send us Fan Mail Bad engine mounts are everywhere! Are your engine mounts serviceable? Here’s how to tell! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

How to inspect your LPG system! 12.12.2025 9:45

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 https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

Top 5 boating emergencies - and how to handle them! 06.12.2025 17:55

Send us Fan Mail Five boating emergencies every boat owner should be able to handle. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

How to install a dual primary fuel filter system 28.11.2025 8:21

Send us Fan Mail A deep dive discussion on planning and installation of a dual primary fuel system. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

How to conduct a test sail! 21.11.2025 11:44

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 https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

How to SHOCK a holding tank! 14.11.2025 7:29

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 https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

How to troubleshoot outboard engine tilt and trim systems 09.11.2025 7:04

Send us Fan Mail Logical troubleshooting steps for an inoperative tilt and trim system. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

How to tow a boat - the right way! 01.11.2025 5:55

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 safely. Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

Damage Control! How to keep your boat from sinking! 24.10.2025 16:21

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 show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

How to troubleshoot a stalled outboard engine! 17.10.2025 5:22

Send us Fan Mail Tips on how to get that stalled outboard engine moving again! Support the show https://youtube.com/@everythingboatswithcaptfrank?si=YoCC-d3MFy_z9hqc www.captfklanier.com

How to raft up - the right way! 10.10.2025 7:24

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 www.captfklanier.com