On a boat, food storage containers don’t only have to keep food fresh. They also have to stack efficiently. Here are a few that fit the brief.
Propeller Facts for Sailors
Sailors don’t think about their propeller often enough. Here’s what you need to know about different kinds to pick the right prop for you.
An Affordable Diesel Heater to Warm Your Boat
Cold boat? One cruiser switched from propane to diesel and never looked back — here’s the full story.
Choosing Boat Rugs
What makes good boat rugs? How long will they last? Is it worthwhile to pay a little more for better rugs? Here’s my experience and what I consider.
Aquabot
Want a small pressure sprayer? Say to do dishes, wash off feet or snorkel gear, or rinse veggies? The Aquabot is the answer.
How to Choose a Water Filter for Your Boat
Not all boat water filters do the same thing — here’s how to pick the right one for drinking water, your watermaker, and more.
What Size Dinghy Outboard Engine Do You Need?
What size dinghy outboard outboard engine is best for you? Here are a few pros and cons for every cruiser to consider.
Guide to Buying Solar Panels
When buying solar panels how do you decide? It comes down to a few factors that determine how much power you can get for what cost.
Catamaran vs. Monohull: A Real-World Comparison for Cruisers
Owned a monohull. Owned a cat. Here’s what nobody tells you about the real tradeoffs between the two.
Four Pieces of Useful Boat Gear (no one notices)
Sometimes the most useful boat gear are the things most visitors never notice. Here are our 4 faves. They just work.









