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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Capt Frank Lanier

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9 nov. 2026

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Episoade

Inflatable life jacket inspection and maintenance. 28.03.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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