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
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!
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.