If you use bug spray that contains DEET, be careful where you spray it. DEET will melt many things, including plastics and the screens on boat electronics. [More] DEET and Plastics

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What is living on a boat really like? How do you handle the everyday things? Could you really do it? All the info you need to make a smooth transition:
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If you use bug spray that contains DEET, be careful where you spray it. DEET will melt many things, including plastics and the screens on boat electronics. [More] DEET and Plastics
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Spending just 5 minutes a month will keep your drains from getting backed up. No chemicals, no environmental damage, and it’s easy! [More] Keep Drains Working
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An inexpensive way to give your dog sure footing for dinghy rides . . . and end those unplanned swims! [More] A Sure-Footed Dinghy Dog
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Basic concepts about inverters if you’re thinking of putting one on your boat — types, sizes, loads, pure sine wave vs. modified and more. I’ve tried to keep it a non-techie starting point! [More] Inverters 101
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Don’t have a halyard for a “traditional” wind scoop? The Breeze Booster is perfect for motor boats, catamarans and hatches without a nearby halyard! [More] Breeze Booster
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Instead of trying to remember how everything works and the proper settings, why not just “make your mark?” [More] Making Your Mark
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How to protect portable electronics on your boat from lightning strikes. Keep your phone, handheld VHF, laptop and navigation tablet safe! [More] Protect Electronics from Thunderstorms on a Boat
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I used to get so frustrated with stuck zippers on the boat. I finally found a cheap product that eliminated the problem! [More] Keep Zippers Working
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If you’re living on a boat, you don’t have much space for trash. Easy ways to compact it! [More] Trash Compaction
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Tame those bags that are going everywhere — 4 easy and free to cheap ways to keep them under control! [More] Storing Plastic Grocery Bags
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