Nov 4, 2025
Why Wooden Boat Inspections Are Essential Wooden boats are admired for their craftsmanship, style, and connection to tradition. However, maintaining their condition requires consistent attention. Routine inspections are one of the simplest and most effective ways to...
Oct 8, 2025
Why Wooden Boat Inspections Matter Wooden boats are treasures on Lake Tahoe, known for their timeless beauty and craftsmanship. However, like any classic, they require consistent care to remain safe and reliable. An annual inspection is one of the most effective ways...
Sep 9, 2025
Fishing boats are not weekend showpieces; they are workhorses. They carry coolers full of fish, gear stacked high, and passengers shifting weight across decks for hours. Every added pound forces seams, ribs, and fasteners to absorb more stress than they were designed...
Aug 9, 2025
A wooden boat’s age means very little without the proof of care that comes with it. Age by itself does not increase value; it decreases it when the wood weakens, the seams open, and the history becomes harder to sell. At Tahoe Runabout Co., located in Lake Tahoe and...
Jul 10, 2025
Not every wooden yacht deserves restoration, but many still do, and knowing the difference matters more than most owners realize. In Carson City, we have seen irreplaceable classics sitting idle under tarps or fading behind boathouses, not because they are beyond...
Jun 5, 2025
The throttle was stuck in the no-wake zone. The deck flexed in the middle. The hull groaned under minimal speed. All of this happened because someone skipped their spring checklist. That boat spent the rest of the summer waiting for parts that could have been avoided...
