Tired of hauling cases of water bottles onto your boat? A filter fixes that — here’s which type actually works for cruisers.
How To Make Lazy Jacks Easy To Use
Tired of wrestling battens past lazy jacks? Here’s the $100 DIY fix that makes raising the main frustration-free.
Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat
How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it.
Check Your Boat Refrigerator Seals
Refrigerator (or ice box) seals help keep the cold air from seeping out the cracks around lids and doors. But are yours really doing the job?
Better Hanging Locker Storage on a Boat
DIY method for making better hanging locker storage on a boat. Here’s how we improved ours!
Boat Steering Pin Stuck and Feeling Stupid
Feeling stupid. Boat work and the cruising life can do that to you. The lessons we learned as well as how to move on and regain confidence.
How to Repair Holes in Boat Teak
A previous owner left holes in the teak woodwork in your boat? It’s easier to repair than you think! Step-by-step how-to with photos.
Stop Rattling Windows
Got rattling windows on your boat? You NEED these little gizmos! Not expensive, quick and easy to install.
How to Troubleshoot Boat Problems
Wondering how to troubleshoot boat problems? Guest writer, Georgia Hilton, gives some great DIY tips from her work in the Navy.
Better Buoyancy Tanks
Buoyancy tanks help if a boat is cracked or holed. But only if they’re filled with something that won’t let a compartment fill with water.