Boats seem to be built with more hanging lockers than most of us need, and fewer shelved lockers. There are no rules that say you can’t change hanging to shelved!!
Potato Masher = Bosun’s Chair??
Use your potato masher to retrieve a halyard up the mast instead of the bosun’s chair . . .
Keeping It Handy on a Boat
Need a secure way to hold recipes . . . or instructions? Here’s a simple and virtually free way to do it — almost anywhere!
Storing Glasses & Bottles on a Boat
How to store wine or liquor bottles and glasses — or any other glass bottles — on a boat? Here’s a quick project that’ll keep them safe!
PVC Saw for Boat Projects
I’ve had to cut PVC for several galley projects and hated cutting it. Then I tried this saw. Four words say it all: HOT KNIFE THROUGH BUTTER.
Anti-Seize – Boat DIY Tip
Instead of looking for better ways of getting parts un-frozen, why not just avoid the problem in the first place!
Build a Can Pantry for Your Boat
Got a shallow little compartment that’s not used for much? Build a can pantry that’s easy to access and easy to see immediately what you have!
Boat Rail-Mounted Drink Holders
Keeping drinks nearby but without spilling is always tricky on a boat. These drink holders work well for cans, bottles or even coffee mugs!
Best Boat Improvements
After 4 years of cruising aboard a 24-year-old Tayana 37, an analysis of the best boat improvements and upgrades we’ve done.
Installing a Track-Mounted Whisker Pole
Detailed directions and parts list for installing and using a track-mounted whisker pole on a cruising sailboat; originally published in Cruising World magazine.