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.
Our Experience with a Composting Toilet
The learning curve for our Nature’s Head composting toilet was steeper than expected, but we loved the unit.
DIY Dog Grooming
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!
Clearing Cockpit Drains
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.