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DIY Electrical Connection Tips for Boating Projects

Published on June 8, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Over years of doing many of our boat’s electrical jobs, I’ve learned a few tricks. Here’s some of my favorite DIY wiring hacks. [More] DIY Electrical Connection Tips for Boating Projects

Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

Published on May 25, 2022; last updated on May 24, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hauling your boat out to make repairs? Here’s how to protect yourself from regrets. All it takes is a plan. [More] Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

Tracking Down Leaks–The Easy Way

Published on May 4, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ever need to track down a tiny leak on your boat? Sure you have. But it doesn’t have to be a horrible task if you use this clever little trick.  [More] Tracking Down Leaks–The Easy Way

What Repairs Do You Make Now? What Can Wait?

Published on April 13, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising means you have a long to do list for repairs–all the time. But do you really need to spend ALL your time doing boat maintenance? [More] What Repairs Do You Make Now? What Can Wait?

Installing Solar Panels – Our Choices

Published on January 26, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We recently upgraded our solar. Here’s what we chose and why. [More] Installing Solar Panels – Our Choices

Contemplating the Stack Pack

Published on January 25, 2022; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Nica Waters

Building our own stack pack involved a lot of creativity and decisions  [More] Contemplating the Stack Pack

How Do You Keep Track?

Published on December 15, 2021; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you keep track of periodic things–from maintenance to renewing your boat registration? Tech can help. [More] How Do You Keep Track?

Hauling Out

Published on May 19, 2021; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We had to haul the boat out to do a series of routine (but important) jobs on the boat. Here’s what you may have to look at before setting off cruising. [More] Hauling Out

Winter Cover for a Boat

Published on December 22, 2020; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make a winter boat cover. DIY project with all the details and links to materials. [More] Winter Cover for a Boat

Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat

Published on August 31, 2020; last updated on August 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it. [More] Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat

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