Cockpit drains need to be kept clear so they will drain quickly. But it’s easy for things such as hair and parts from a project to go down them. So you need to clean them out. This inexpensive tool is the best we’ve found!
Cleaning Non-Skid Boat Decks
Cleaning non-skid boat decks used to be a hated chore, with lots of scrubbing on our hands and knees. Learn how to do it faster and more easily.
More From Your Solar Panels
We live over 90% on solar power and did on our previous boat, too. It’s fairly easy on nice days in the middle of summer, but we do okay even on partially cloudy short winter days with just a little extra effort.
Boat Dog Food
I am not an expert on dog food. But I can tell you what we’re using and why we like it.
PFD Storage
Keep salt OUT of the boat by storing the “in the water” PFDs outside but out of the sun
Sleeping Well on a Boat
Sleeping well on your boat is important for feeling good and enjoying cruising, plus being well-rested is safer. How to make your bed more comfortable.
Storing Documents on a Boat
If you had to abandon your boat, would you have your important documents? A strategy to make sure you’ll have what you need.
Knowing Where Stuff Is
A simple realization made it so much easier to know where I’d put stuff!
How to Organize Open Storage Areas
Reader ideas: how to organize those big open storage areas so things don’t go flying when underway. Add your thoughts and check out what others have done!
The Learning Curve
Just starting boating or cruising and feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? There are ways to make it easier!