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Stop Rattling Windows

Published on December 18, 2025; last updated on December 17, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat window - rattling boat windows

Got rattling windows on your boat? You NEED these little gizmos! Not expensive, quick and easy to install.

How to Troubleshoot Boat Problems

Published on December 11, 2025; last updated on January 1, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

We all hate when there's a problem and want to fix it as fast as possible. Today's tip, from Georgia Hilton, will cut your troubleshooting time dramatically.

Wondering how to troubleshoot boat problems? Guest writer, Georgia Hilton, gives some great DIY tips from her work in the Navy.

Better Buoyancy Tanks

Published on November 27, 2025; last updated on November 25, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

colorful pool noodles - 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.

Installing a New Halyard

Published on November 13, 2025; last updated on November 12, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man standing near sailboat mast - installing a new halyard

Installing a new halyard without going up the mast is far safer. Here’s how we did it in less than five minutes.

Stay Safe When Climbing the Mast

Published on September 11, 2025; last updated on September 11, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Person on a bosun's chair at the top of a mast - climbing the mast

Are you safe when climbing the mast? How about those on deck? Here are the tips you need to know.

When Should You Schedule Boat Upgrades?

Published on September 4, 2025; last updated on September 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

When should you schedule boat upgrades. And how do you balance what to do right away and what can wait?

DIY Tips for Connecting Boat Wires

Published on August 7, 2025; last updated on April 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Here are my best DIY tips for connecting boat wires, learned over years of doing our boat’s electrical jobs.

How to Learn About Your Boat

Published on June 16, 2025; last updated on July 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

sailboat with white haired main on the left and man with beard on the right - how to learn about your boat

How do you learn about your boat when it’s new to you? Whether you prefer solo or group learning, there are some great options.

Taking a Marine Diesel Maintenance Class

Published on June 9, 2025; last updated on February 26, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Room with mechanical equipment and engines mounted on stands - Marine Diesel Maintenance Class

Thinking of taking a Marine Diesel Maintenance Class? Here’s what one student found helpful about the experience.

Tips for Hauling Out Your Boat

Published on June 5, 2025; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man watches another main watching the bottom of a hauled out boat - hauling out your boat

If hauling out your boat is a new experience, read these tips to make it easier and less stressful. Little things you need to know.

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