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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.

How To Disinfect Your Boat With Bleach

Published on December 26, 2024; last updated on March 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Woman wearing rubber gloves with bleach in a spray bottle - disinfect your boat with bleach

How to disinfect your boat with bleach–the correct solution, some things not to do, and other helpful info.

The Best Paper Towel Holder for a Boat

Published on October 24, 2024; last updated on February 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Shock cording makes the best paper towel holder.

The perfect paper towel holder for a boat, RV or anywhere a breeze can blow in through the window. Cheap, easy and solves paper towels “blowing in the wind.”

Don’t Let Bugs Into Your Boat’s Water Tank

Published on September 5, 2024; last updated on September 4, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Water tank bugs are a nuisance. Here’s how to keep them from becoming a problem in the first place. And it only take a little screening.

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