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Things to Know Before Entering Boot Key Harbor
We spent 10 years based in Boot Key Harbor. Here’s the local knowledge most cruising guides leave out.
Taking Your Boat to the Bahamas: The Complete Checklist
The fees changed twice in a year. Here’s everything to file, pay, and pack before you cross, plus what to do when you come home.
Charging Boat Batteries With a Portable Generator
Solar not keeping up? Here’s how we charged our batteries with a little Honda generator at anchor, and what we learned along the way.
Crossing the Gulf Stream: Route Planning
The Gulf Stream will push you north the whole way across. Here’s the math that tells you exactly how to plan for it.
An Affordable Diesel Heater for Your Boat, Installed Safely
Chinese diesel heaters cost a tenth of a Webasto and keep a boat toasty. Here’s one cruiser’s setup, and the safety steps you can’t skip.
Have a Plan For When Gear Breaks on Your Boat
We all tend to think about having spares and the ability to fix things that break. But what will you do until it’s fixed? Plan ahead!
Storing Medications When Living on a Boat
Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here’s a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!
Adding Refrigerant to a Boat Refrigerator
A few tips about adding refrigerant to a boat refrigerator that weren’t in any how-to book we ever consulted!
Should You Have a Microwave on Your Boat?
Three things to consider in deciding whether to put a microwave on your boat . . . and every boat will put different weights on them.