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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?

How to Connect Boat Wires So They Don’t Fail

Published on August 7, 2025; last updated on June 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Crimping a screw connector when connecting boat wires

The little crimping and heat-shrink tricks that keep a boat’s wire connections from corroding or shaking loose.

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.

How to Survive Dirty Boat Projects

Published on May 29, 2025; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Person wearing white coveralls and a red hat with safety glasses and a dusk mask - dirty boat projects

Wondering how to survive dirty boat projects? These tips will make you less miserable during even the worst boat jobs.

Don’t Lose Small Parts During Boat Projects

Published on April 24, 2025; last updated on April 23, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Winch parts on a paper towel - don't lose boat parts when making repairs

Don’t lose small parts during boat projects. Some preparation and good working methods will ensure it. Here are tips.

Troubleshooting Boat Refrigeration – Is it Your Batteries?

Published on April 10, 2025; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Temperature gauge with 48.7 showing - troubleshooting boat refrigeration

When troubleshooting boat refrigerations you might want to look at your batteries first. Tips for when your fridge runs but the beer is warm.

How to Prevent a Clogged Marine Head

Published on March 20, 2025; last updated on April 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Overhead view of a Jabsco manual marine head in a boat's head compartment

Two simple habits will keep your marine head running for years — and save you from the nastiest job on the boat.

How to Prep a Boat Bottom to Switch to Hard Paint

Published on February 27, 2025; last updated on January 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man painting bottom of sailboat in boatyard - how to prep boat bottom for switch to hard paint

Wondering how to prep a boat bottom to make the switch from ablative to hard paint? Here’s our experience and some DIY tips.

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