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DIY Tips for Electrical Troubleshooting

Published on May 15, 2024; last updated on May 14, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

DIY Tips for Electrical troubleshooting - boat electrical parts

These DIY tips for troubleshooting electrical problems will help you stay organized while looking for a repair.

Boat Renovation: Cleaning Teak

Published on April 25, 2024; last updated on February 11, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the best technique for cleaning, literally, a boatload of horribly stained and dirty teak? Here’s what worked for me.

Boat Renovation: Choosing Teak Cleaner and Finish

Published on April 18, 2024; last updated on January 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat teak after cleaning and refinishing

How do you choose a teak cleaner and finish? There’s a lot of labor involved so choose wisely. Here’s my experience.

What Boat Projects You Should Do First

Published on April 17, 2024; last updated on April 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

boat winch

How to decide what boat projects you do first. Here’s a helpful way to think about it so you tackle the most important things first.

Our Boat Renovation Begins

Published on April 11, 2024; last updated on March 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Worn boat interior salon with deteriorating upholstery and a blue table top before renovation

Sometimes a boat has great bones but a very tired interior. Here’s what we found — and how we decided where to start.

Cockpit Mic Cover

Published on January 11, 2024; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A cockpit microphone cover is the solution for a common problem. Bright sunlight damages the LCD display. Here’s how to prevent it.

What to Ask Before Hauling Out

Published on December 20, 2023; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you know the right questions to ask before hauling out? Here are a few to get you thinking. Picking the right boatyard is important.

Easy Way to Clean Teak Boat Decks

Published on November 15, 2023; last updated on November 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for an easy way to clean teak boat decks? Preferably without scrubbing or damaging your decks? Here’s one reader’s suggestion.

A Project Bag for Boat Work

Published on June 17, 2023; last updated on June 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/Julie Tijerina

How do you keep all the little pieces of a boat project in one place? Try a project bag. You won’t regret it.

Boat Electrical Troubleshooting: A Step-by-Step Guide

Published on March 22, 2023; last updated on March 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Multimeter reading 12.34 volts DC during boat electrical troubleshooting

Something stopped working on your boat. Here’s the exact sequence to find the problem before calling a marine electrician.

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