Saving money is just one of the reasons we do most work on our boat ourselves. Learn the other reasons we prefer to do things ourselves.
Filling In a Thru-Hull: What We Wish We’d Known
We filled in two thru-hulls and learned a lot the hard way. Here’s everything we wish someone had told us before we started.
My Favorite Boat Bottom Scraping Tool
This inexpensive tool made the scraping SO much easier without gouging the gel coat. And we’ve used it for lots of other projects as well.
Adding or Changing a Boat Refrigerator
Four items to consider if you’re thinking of installing or changing your boat refrigerator to make sure you end up with a system that meets your needs.
Hauling Out Your Boat – What to Ask to Protect Yourself
Do you know the right questions to ask before hauling out? Here are a few to get you thinking. Picking the right boatyard is important.
Designing Boat Systems that Everyone Can Use
If you or your partner were incapicitated, could the other one do all needed boat chores? Here’s how to create boat systems everyone can use.
12 Volt Wiring Size Chart
Marine product: A waterproof, grease-proof 12V DC wire size chart with 3% and 10% voltage drop tables for both regular and engine-room installations. Also includes a battery state of charge chart for flooded lead acid, AGM, and lithium batteries plus a watts/volts/amps conversion chart. Compact enough for the toolbox or engine room.
How To Mark Anchor Chain
Don’t add to the plastic trash in the water by using cable ties to mark your anchor chain — paint it instead. Tips to make the paint last and be visible.
Boat Water Filters: Which System Is Right for You?
Tired of hauling cases of water bottles onto your boat? A filter fixes that — here’s which type actually works for cruisers.
How To Make Lazy Jacks Easy To Use
Tired of wrestling battens past lazy jacks? Here’s the $100 DIY fix that makes raising the main frustration-free.