What do you do when you’re asked to hand tools, parts or hold a light just every so often? I mean, you’re working on something, too!
Don’t Forget the Shower When Deciding on a Boatyard
Yeah, the shower room IS one of the things we check out when evaluating different boat yards.
Quickly Adding Light in a Dark Boat Corner
A quick way to add some light right where you need it — NOW
Make Hanging Produce Baskets in a Boat Locker
How to make your own hanging fruit baskets — a 30-minute easy DIY project!
When You Find a Broken Bolt on Your Boat
There I was, scraping paint. And along with the paint comes the head of a large machine screw . . .
Shopping for Boat Parts in Foreign Countries
Don’t assume you’ll be able to pick out the right parts by sight!
Dirt from the Boat Yard
Life in a boat yard can be pretty dirty. Tips for keeping it out of the boat.
Easier Dinghy Cleaning
Over the years we’ve learned several “tricks” to make cleaning the dinghy a bit easier. Here’s one from when we were living on a small lake!
Cork Board Cover Up
A great way to cover up an ugly wall — that doesn’t require a master carpenter!
The Best Boat Mechanics Book
A good library of troubleshooting books is essential on any cruising boat — the more remotely you intend to travel, the more extensive the library. Nigel Calder’s book is the perfect foundation for almost any boat’s collection.