A bunch of really simple things I’ve done with shock cord to improve our boat Barefoot Gal! You can do them too with a simple tool and a few minutes of time.
The Work Pillow
Working over compartment edges can get painful. We just happened to have an old pillow aboard . . .
Easy Towel Rack for a Boat
Looking for an easy and VERY space efficient towel rack? A great 5-minute project.
How to Make Loops in Shock Cord
We use shock cord to organize lots of stuff, but don’t really like the plastic ends sold commercially. Instead we make much stronger loops with hog rings — here’s how to do it.
Changing to LED Bulbs on a Boat
A really easy DIY project to cut down on the amp-hours used, along with where to get the bulbs you need.
What’s the Limiting Factor for Your Boating Adventures?
Prioritizing boat projects is always tough. It seems our list is always in flux, as we realize what’s limiting us . . .
Easier Paint Scraping on Boats
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.
DIY Boat Name Lettering
Doing the design and installation work on our DIY vinyl boat name lettering was easier than we expected and VERY cost-effective!
Saving Paint Rollers & Brushes
The worst part of painting is cleaning up at the end of the day. You just want to be done with it! Here’s a quick tip to make it go MUCH faster.
Rejuvenate Boat Windows Easily
How to quickly and easily rejuvenate boat windows without sanding them. An 80% improvement for 20% of the effort. Easy afternoon DIY project.