The fire extinguisher rattling on the wall whenever the engine was running was going to drive me nuts. A 30-second DIY solution that’s almost unnoticeable!
Screw Holders
One of those tools that few people have even heard of, yet is so very helpful. And it’s pretty cheap, too!
Shock Cord Projects
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 . . .
Bag It & Tag It: The Rule for Boat Projects
When you’re doing a big project, it’s easy to lose parts or forget where they came from. Here’s how we organize it all.
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!