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Upgrading Lead-Acid Batteries

Published on January 25, 2016; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get the most amp-hours in a bank of lead-acid batteries for a boat or RV. Two myths busted and other important information.

Biminis, Dodgers and Enclosures

Published on December 13, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Reader recommendations on what has worked well (and not-so-well) for them with their canvas. Add your thoughts and get ideas from others!

Reader recommendations on what has worked well (and not-so-well) for them with their canvas. Add your thoughts and get ideas from others!

Better Than Acetone to Clean Hands

Published on December 11, 2015; last updated on December 17, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Using acetone to clean up after nasty messy projects such as epoxy or sealant? There's something that works better, is cheaper AND is less toxic!

Using acetone to clean up after nasty messy projects such as epoxy or sealant? There’s something that works better, is cheaper AND is less toxic!

Taking the Important Pictures on a Boat

Published on December 9, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The important photos aren’t necessarily the pretty ones. They’re the ones that enable you to put something back together!

Loosening That Last Seized Bolt

Published on November 20, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a seized bolt? Get PB Blaster. Can't spray it where it needs to go? Try this tip.

Got a seized bolt? Get PB Blaster. Can’t spray it where it needs to go? Try this tip.

Clean Your Dinghy Bottom More Easily

Published on November 16, 2015; last updated on October 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

We’ve finally found a product that significantly cut the time to clean the bottom of the dinghy. Even better — it’s cheap!

How To Mark Anchor Chain

Published on November 2, 2015; last updated on July 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t add to the plastic trash in the water by using cable ties to mark your anchor chain — paint it instead. Tips to make the paint last and be visible.

Protect the Kids & Pups: Lifeline Netting

Published on October 29, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Kid boats and dog boats . . . lifeline netting adds a bit of safety to both. A few notes on installing it and where to get the best price on the netting.

Kid boats and dog boats . . . lifeline netting adds a bit of safety to both. A few notes on installing it and where to get the best price on the netting.

How Much Solar Power Do You Need?

Published on October 21, 2015; last updated on February 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why it’s impossible for a solar power estimator to tell you precisely how much solar power you need. 14 things that may be different in the real world.

How Our Gemini Cockpit Table Works

Published on October 18, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a cockpit table for your Gemini catamaran? A previous owner found or made ours, and it works perfectly! Photos to find or make your own.

Need a cockpit table for your Gemini catamaran? A previous owner found or made ours, and it works perfectly! Photos to find or make your own.

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