We balked at the price of a Dyson. We bought other handheld vacuums and had them die or perform poorly. In the long run, the Dyson costs less.
Nail Care Tools
Sick and tired of rusting nail clippers and moldy emery boards. Me too! So I found better ones . . . that are still affordable.
Outland Hatch Covers, Part 2
More reasons why I love Outland Hatch Covers!
Boat Window Screens
Waterline Design hatch and port screens are cost effective, simple to use, easy to stow — and they keep mosquitoes and no-see-ums out of the boat!
Taleisin’s Tales
New book by Lin Pardey — join them as they shake down the second boat they built — Taleisin — and then cruise her from California to New Zealand.
Anchoring Bridle with a Mantus Chain Hook
A bridle (or snubbers) is an essential part of the anchoring system. How ours are set up and why we use the Mantus Chain Hook (hint: it stays on!)
Ratcheting Box Wrenches
No room to turn a wrench and not enough clearance for a socket? A ratcheting box wrench to the rescue!
How Are You Going To Eat Your Steak?
Good steak knives that cut well and don’t rust are invaluable if you eat meat. They don’t have to cost a fortune!
Thermal Cooker for Boats: Start Dinner Whenever You Want
Start dinner in the morning, go do boat things all day, serve a hot meal at sunset. Here’s how a thermal cooker makes that happen.
Duffle Bags
Need a new duffel to take to and from the boat? How about one that’s actually designed for boaters? Why I love Sailor Bags duffels!