Tired of wrestling battens past lazy jacks? Here’s the $100 DIY fix that makes raising the main frustration-free.
Boat DIY Tips
Owning a boat turns everyone into a DIY-er! Sometimes, there's just no one else to do the job.
Along the way, we've learned how to do many things a little more easily and here we share it all with you.
Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat
How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it.
Check Your Boat Refrigerator Seals
Refrigerator (or ice box) seals help keep the cold air from seeping out the cracks around lids and doors. But are yours really doing the job?
Boat Steering Pin Stuck and Feeling Stupid
Feeling stupid. Boat work and the cruising life can do that to you. The lessons we learned as well as how to move on and regain confidence.
How to Troubleshoot Boat Problems
Wondering how to troubleshoot boat problems? Guest writer, Georgia Hilton, gives some great DIY tips from her work in the Navy.
Installing a New Halyard
Installing a new halyard without going up the mast is far safer. Here’s how we did it in less than five minutes.
Stay Safe When Climbing the Mast
Are you safe when climbing the mast? How about those on deck? Here are the tips you need to know.
How to Calculate Boat Power Requirements
Do you know how to calculate boat power requirements? If not, your batteries may not be able to keep up. Here’s how to do it.
DIY Tips for Connecting Boat Wires
Here are my best DIY tips for connecting boat wires, learned over years of doing our boat’s electrical jobs.
Tips for Hauling Out Your Boat
If hauling out your boat is a new experience, read these tips to make it easier and less stressful. Little things you need to know.