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Patching Your Inflatable Dinghy

Published on February 22, 2023; last updated on April 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Patching your dinghy in the tropics is a challenge. Unless you use the right glue. Here’s my recommendation and a step-by-step how-to.

When Should You Do Boat Upgrades?

Published on February 8, 2023; last updated on February 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When is the best time to do boat upgrades? There are a few things to consider–here’s how we decide.

DIY Electrical Connection Tips for Boating Projects

Published on June 8, 2022; last updated on June 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Over years of doing many of our boat’s electrical jobs, I’ve learned a few tricks. Here’s some of my favorite DIY wiring hacks.

Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

Published on May 25, 2022; last updated on June 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hauling your boat out to make repairs? Here’s how to protect yourself from regrets. All it takes is a plan.

Tracking Down Leaks–The Easy Way

Published on May 4, 2022; last updated on June 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ever need to track down a tiny leak on your boat? Sure you have. But it doesn’t have to be a horrible task if you use this clever little trick.

What Repairs Do You Make Now? What Can Wait?

Published on April 13, 2022; last updated on June 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising means you have a long to do list for repairs–all the time. But do you really need to spend ALL your time doing boat maintenance?

Installing Solar Panels – Our Choices

Published on January 26, 2022; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We recently upgraded our solar. Here’s what we chose and why.

How Do You Keep Track?

Published on December 15, 2021; last updated on May 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you keep track of periodic things–from maintenance to renewing your boat registration? Tech can help.

Hauling Out

Published on May 19, 2021; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We had to haul the boat out to do a series of routine (but important) jobs on the boat. Here’s what you may have to look at before setting off cruising.

Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat

Published on August 31, 2020; last updated on August 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it.

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