As long as you’re tied up at a marina, you have access to almost unlimited electricity. But how do you get the power you need at anchor? Pros and cons of 3 major ways of making electricity on a cruising boat at anchor.
Chafe Gear for Boats
Good chafe gear can be the difference between your boat staying put or going for a ride. Learn what you need to know to protect your lines against chafe.
Why You Need to Prep Before Leaving the Boat
What happens when you leave your boat without prepping it first? Here’s what we found when a medical issue had us off the boat for over 2 weeks!
UPS Stores & Amazon Hubs Are Great When You Live on a Boat
How do you ship (or receive) a package when cruising? How about getting paperwork notarized? Or copied? Amazon Hubs and UPS Stores are a cruiser’s friend. Here’s how you might use them when cruising the United States.
What To Do If You Leave Your Boat for More Than a Day
If you have to leave your boat, do you have a boat watcher keeping an eye on it? Or are you watching someone else’s boat for them? Here’s what you need to know.
Monitoring Your Boat’s Batteries
What do you need to now about the info your battery monitor is telling you? Here’s the quick guide.
How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?
Can you get enough internet to work from a boat? Sure, I do. Here are a few tips on how we make it work.
Celebrating Holidays on a Boat
How do you celebrate holidays on a boat? It my not look like what you’re used to.
Get Rid of Single-Use Plastics
It’s important to give up single-use products whenever possible. And it’s gotten easier–thanks to these nifty products.
Managing Surgery When You Live on a Boat
When liveaboards need surgery, there’s a lot to think about. Learn from our experience when Dave got his hip replaced.