tips, reviews and how-to's for your liveaboard cruising
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:
In many cruising locales, laundromats or laundry services are few and far between. So we resort to doing laundry on the boat . . . a neat tool to make it a lot easier on your back and a few tips on how I do it. [More] Doing Laundry By Hand
The learning curve for our Nature’s Head composting toilet has been steeper than expected, but we love the unit. Here’s what we wish someone had told us. [More] Our Composting Toilet
One big worry about cruising with a dog is what to do about grooming. Eleven years with a “poodle-ish” mix has taught us quite a bit about DIY grooming . . . and it’s really not hard! [More] DIY Dog Grooming
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! [More] Clearing Cockpit Drains
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] Cleaning Non-Skid Boat Decks
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. [More] More From Your Solar Panels
I am not an expert on dog food. But I can tell you what we’re using and why we like it. [More] Boat Dog Food
If I don’t sleep well, nothing goes well. A comfy bed is a BIG priority on our boat! Tips to make your existing bed much more comfortable. [More] Sleeping Well Means Better Cruising
Space is precious on a boat. Why would you want more than one first aid box? [More] How Many First Aid Boxes?
A simple realization made it so much easier to know where I’d put stuff! [More] Knowing Where Stuff Is
