Repairs, Maintenance & DIY

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Published on May 4, 2022; last updated on May 2, 2022 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

Installing Solar Panels – Our Choices

Published on January 26, 2022; last updated on January 25, 2022 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 31, 2022 by Nica Waters

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

Hauling Out

Published on May 19, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2021 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

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

DIY Fuel Polishing

Published on July 26, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

If your boat has been sitting for a while, you may need to polish your fuel. Here’s how with suggested tools to make it easier to accomplish DIY fuel polishing. [More] DIY Fuel Polishing

Boat Water Filtering

Published on July 20, 2020; last updated on December 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bad-tasting water from your boat’s tank? Filter it! Three suggested ways to do it, with the pros and cons of each. [More] Boat Water Filtering

Carburetor Troubleshooting

Published on April 11, 2020; last updated on September 19, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

A guide to the five most frequent signs of carburetor trouble, the underlying trouble, and how to fix each one. Most don’t require a new carb! [More] Carburetor Troubleshooting

Boat Battery Types 101

Published on January 20, 2020; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Cory Nickerson

Learn about the different types of boat batteries and figure out which ones are best for you! [More] Boat Battery Types 101

Inexpensive DIY Cockpit Enclosure

Published on October 28, 2019; last updated on October 25, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make an affordable boat cockpit enclosure. Mine cost just $550 vs. a $10K estimate from a canvas shop! [More] Inexpensive DIY Cockpit Enclosure

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