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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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.
Easy Way to Prevent Line Fraying
It only takes a minute (or less) to have ends that don’t fray. A step-by-step how to with tips for great results.
New Lifelines – Some Assembly Required
Replacing our lifelines was so much easier than I ever expected. Here’s how we did it.