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Looking For Hard-to-Find Boat Parts?

Published on August 17, 2019; last updated on January 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Doug McQuilken

Boat Used Part Search: locate hard-to-find boat parts quickly and easily — and at affordable prices — with this search tool.

One Careless Moment

Published on April 22, 2019; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

boat on fire

One careless moment caused a boat fire. What happened, what we did wrong and what we did right. A chilling story of an almost-disaster.

Spotless Stainless

Published on March 18, 2019; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Spotless Stainless is a dead-easy way to clean your stainless. Brush it on, wait, rinse it off. It’s that simple. Seriously.

Lithium Boat Batteries

Published on January 16, 2019; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lithium batteries are a big upgrade on any boat. Are they worth the price? What advantages do they offer? Review and comparison to lead-acid batteries.

Ship’s Clock and Barometer for Our Boat Renovation

Published on December 27, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn what was important in buying a new clock and barometer as part of our boat’s interior renovation and how to keep the brass from tarnishing.

Getting Reminders

Published on December 10, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want an automatic reminder to do routine tasks? Quickly set up an email reminder system with this free app. Step-by-step instructions on how to set it up.

Boat Renovation: Applying Teak Guard

Published on December 5, 2018; last updated on December 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Applying the new teak finish on our boat’s interior renovation was one of the easiest parts of the project. I love the look that Teak Guard Finish gives!

A Better Propane Regulator

Published on September 19, 2018; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat propane regulator

A propane regulator that extends off the tank is just a leak waiting to happen. Here’s a better regulator installation that’s an easy DIY project.

An Easier Way to Splice Double Braid Rope

Published on April 30, 2018; last updated on March 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Completed double braid eye splice on a red-and-white halyard attached to a stainless shackle

One tip from a professional rigging shop changed everything about how I splice double braid. Here’s what they taught me.

Removing Fuel Pickup From Tempo Tank

Published on December 11, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to remove a metal fuel pickup fitting from an 18-gallon Tempo tank or any similar tank. DO NOT use this technique with gasoline or other explosive fuels.

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