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!
Up the Mast
If you have a sailboat, someday you’ll have to go up the mast. The easiest gear we’ve found to use and some tips.
Clogged Outboard Fuel Line
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.
Changing Lower Unit Oil in an Outboard
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
Pulling Electrical Wires
Installing new equipment on a boat often requires new electrical wiring. Two tips for running that wiring in tight spaces.
Useful Tool: Universal Socket Joint
How can you reach that one nut or hex bolt that’s just out of reach? With a universal joint socket adapter, of course!
Dinghy Bottom Cleaning Made Simple
A much easier way to clean the dinghy bottom. Why didn’t we think of this years ago??
Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls
Keep bugs out of your boat with this easy, low-cost way to prevent ants, mud daubers, spiders, and cockroaches from entering thru-hulls when in a boatyard.
Upgrading Lead-Acid Batteries
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
Reader recommendations on what has worked well (and not-so-well) for them with their canvas. Add your thoughts and get ideas from others!