Tired of hauling cases of water bottles onto your boat? A filter fixes that — here’s which type actually works for cruisers.
Boat Repairs & Upgrades
No, it hasn't all been "fixing our boat in exotic places," but the team has learned a lot about boat repairs and upgrades while cruising.
How To Make Lazy Jacks Easy To Use
Tired of wrestling battens past lazy jacks? Here’s the $100 DIY fix that makes raising the main frustration-free.
A Project Boat for a First Boat? Why It’s Usually a Trap
That cheap boat looks like a bargain. Here’s the real story before you commit.
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?
Better Hanging Locker Storage on a Boat
DIY method for making better hanging locker storage on a boat. Here’s how we improved ours!
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.
Why Have a Bilge Alarm?
A bilge alarm tells you immediately if you have a problem and may even save your boat.
Stop Rattling Windows
Got rattling windows on your boat? You NEED these little gizmos! Not expensive, quick and easy to install.
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.