I’m not an expert on cats at all. But thanks to a reader, I now have answers for a couple of the most frequently asked questions, including the best way to store their food.
Having Handy Tools on Your Boat
Do some of your galley tools find themselves standing in for “real tools?” A quick tip on how to save them!
DEET and Plastic Boat Equipment
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.
Keep Drains Working on Your Boat
Spending just 5 minutes a month will keep your drains from getting backed up. No chemicals, no environmental damage, and it’s easy!
A Sure-Footed Dinghy Dog
An inexpensive way to give your dog sure footing for dinghy rides . . . and end those unplanned swims!
Breeze Booster for Boats
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!
How to Remember Settings on Boat Equipment
Instead of trying to remember how everything works and the proper settings, why not just “make your mark?”
Protect Electronics from Thunderstorms on a Boat
How to protect portable electronics on your boat from lightning strikes. Keep your phone, handheld VHF, laptop and navigation tablet safe!
Easy Water Fill for Boaters
Do you fill your water tanks from 5-gallon containers – either jerry cans or purchased water? If so, you’ll appreciate this idea for a funnel that stands up by itself!
Trash Compaction for Boaters
If you’re living on a boat, you don’t have much space for trash. Easy ways to compact it!