Repairs, Maintenance & DIY

Simple and more advanced projects, routine maintenance, quick ways to make big differences, solving nagging problems, tips and tools to make the work easier and getting help from pros.

Published on June 8, 2022; last updated on June 7, 2022 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

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 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