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Maintaining Gaskets and Weatherstripping on Boat Hatches

Published on November 17, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A few minutes of maintenance can save a much bigger — and more expensive — repair.

Published on November 5, 2014; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

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!

Published on October 31, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yeah, the shower room IS one of the things we check out when evaluating different boat yards.

Published on October 30, 2014; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A quick way to add some light right where you need it — NOW

Published on October 27, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make your own hanging fruit baskets — a 30-minute easy DIY project!

Published on October 25, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

There I was, scraping paint. And along with the paint comes the head of a large machine screw . . .

Published on October 15, 2014; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t assume you’ll be able to pick out the right parts by sight!

Published on October 7, 2014; last updated on March 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Life in a boat yard can be pretty dirty. Tips for keeping it out of the boat.

Published on September 24, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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!

Published on September 13, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A great way to cover up an ugly wall — that doesn’t require a master carpenter!