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Easy Boat Improvements
Easy Boat Improvements
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Simple projects to make major improvements on your boat.
 
Maybe not "forever" solutions but quick (and generally inexpensive) ways to get an 80% improvement and make your time aboard more enjoyable.

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Easy Hack for Filling Boat Water Tanks

Published on June 4, 2026; last updated on June 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you fill your water tanks from 5-gallon containers – either jerry cans or purchased water? This easy hack for filling boat water tanks makes it simple.

How to Fix Small Scratches on Boat Teak

Published on April 20, 2026; last updated on April 16, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to fix small scratches in boat teak. All it takes is the right product, very little effort, and a little time.

How to Get Your Lost Boat Gear Back

Published on January 21, 2026; last updated on February 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Just a few minutes of effort will greatly increase the odds of getting your lost stuff back. Here are a few tips, some free.

How to Repair Holes in Boat Teak

Published on January 19, 2026; last updated on April 27, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mixing glue and sawdust - repairing teak holes

A previous owner left holes in the teak woodwork in your boat? It’s easier to repair than you think! Step-by-step how-to with photos.

Stop Rattling Windows

Published on December 18, 2025; last updated on December 17, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat window - rattling boat windows

Got rattling windows on your boat? You NEED these little gizmos! Not expensive, quick and easy to install.

Better Buoyancy Tanks

Published on November 27, 2025; last updated on November 25, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

colorful pool noodles - buoyancy tanks

Buoyancy tanks help if a boat is cracked or holed. But only if they’re filled with something that won’t let a compartment fill with water.

How to Quiet Noisy Halyards

Published on October 30, 2025; last updated on March 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboats at anchor at sunset — how to quiet noisy halyards

That clank-clank-clank at 2am is fixable. Here are four ways to stop halyards from clanking against the mast.

How to Prevent a Clogged Marine Head

Published on March 20, 2025; last updated on April 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Overhead view of a Jabsco manual marine head in a boat's head compartment

Two simple habits will keep your marine head running for years — and save you from the nastiest job on the boat.

Stop Noisy Glasses on the Boat

Published on January 30, 2025; last updated on January 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wine glasses with scrunchies - stop noisy glasses on the boat

Stop noisy glasses on the boat. It takes a minute and very little money to give you peace and quiet on board.

The Best Paper Towel Holder for a Boat

Published on October 24, 2024; last updated on February 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Shock cording makes the best paper towel holder.

The perfect paper towel holder for a boat, RV or anywhere a breeze can blow in through the window. Cheap, easy and solves paper towels “blowing in the wind.”

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