What do you do when a prior owner of your boat has used “unconventional” wire colors? Here’s our solution that doesn’t involve re-wiring the boat. [More] Weird Wiring Colors

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What do you do when a prior owner of your boat has used “unconventional” wire colors? Here’s our solution that doesn’t involve re-wiring the boat. [More] Weird Wiring Colors
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Recovering from a hurricane? Watch out for what’s in the water — both seen and unseen. Don’t compound the tragedy. [More] Dangerous Waters
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When cruising isn’t going well, what can you do to get things back on track? Here’s my story . . . [More] That Time I Hated Cruising
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Listen in for our 4-step approach to having sufficient power for the things we want on our boat. [More] The Power Equation
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If someone gets injured or ill — or just has to be away from the boat for some reason — someone else aboard is going to have to step up. But can they? [More] Boat Systems for Everyone
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Organizing everything on your boat can seem like a never-ending task. Some tips, as well as why I think it happens. [More] Where Should I Put What?
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Accidents are no fun, but they happen. Hopefully they’re just “fender-benders” and the boat isn’t totaled. Life does go on. [More] Mistakes Happen
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Mail. It’s a big question for would-be cruisers. How do you get the bills, the important notices, the cards from friends? Listen in to learn the options and what works for other cruisers. [More] How Do You Get Mail?
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I was honored to be a guest on John Herlig’s wonderful podcast, Postcards from Sea. Listen in as we chat about, well, all sorts of cruising stuff. [More] Postcards from Sea (BR Podcast Guest)
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Quartantine flag? What’s that? What do I do with it? All this answered and more . . . listen in! [More] Quarantine Flag
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