Repairs, Maintenance & DIY

Simple and more advanced projects, routine maintenance, quick ways to make big differences, solving nagging problems, tips and tools to make the work easier and getting help from pros.

Published on May 8, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering how you’ll keep the bottom of your boat clean of growth as you cruise? Info and tips on hiring a dive service to do it for you. [More] Hiring a Diver to Clean Your Boat’s Bottom

Capt. Tolley’s Penetrating Sealant

Published on May 1, 2017; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got hairline cracks and want a fast and easy way to stop them from leaking? Capt. Tolley’s is your answer. [More] Capt. Tolley’s Penetrating Sealant

Designing Boat Systems that Everyone Can Use

Published on February 24, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you or your partner were incapicitated, could the other one do all the necessary chores on the boat? How we set our systems up and how it’s paying off. [More] Designing Boat Systems that Everyone Can Use

Connecting GX2200 VHF/AIS to Garmin Chartplotter

Published on January 2, 2017; last updated on March 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to connect a Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF with GPS and AIS receiver to a Garmin chartplotter. Wiring and device settings. [More] Connecting GX2200 VHF/AIS to Garmin Chartplotter

Cockpit Mic Cover

Published on December 29, 2016; last updated on August 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t let sunlight ruin the display on your cockpit VHF microphone! Five minute DIY project to protect your investment. [More] Cockpit Mic Cover

Raymarine Instrument Repair

Published on October 13, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a RayMarine/Raytheon or Autohelm instrument or autopilot repaired? Dan Gerhardt can repair many items that companies say can’t be fixed [More] Raymarine Instrument Repair

Boat Maintenance: O-Rings

Published on May 26, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why repair o-rings annually, even if they don’t appear to be cracked? Contaminated fuel and engine damage are only a few of the problems you’ll avoid. [More] Boat Maintenance: O-Rings

Renewing Chalky Gelcoat

Published on May 6, 2016; last updated on July 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

With age, gelcoat gets chalky unless it is polished regularly. But even if your boat’s gelcoat has been neglected, it’s possible to bring it back with just a bit of DIY elbow grease! [More] Renewing Chalky Gelcoat

Outboard Fuel Line Problems

Published on April 11, 2016; last updated on April 4, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to tell if you have a blockage in an outboard fuel line, why they occur and how to choose a replacement fuel line that will have fewer problems. [More] Outboard Fuel Line Problems

Changing Lower Unit Oil in an Outboard

Published on April 8, 2016; last updated on April 4, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Changing the lower unit oil on an outboard is part of the routine maintenance. Here’s how we do it when we’re out cruising without a motor stand ashore [More] Changing Lower Unit Oil in an Outboard

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