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Too Many Spares on Hand?

Published on October 19, 2015; last updated on January 23, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you keep from realizing that you’re almost out of something and buying a spare . . . several times over?

Published on October 18, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a cockpit table for your Gemini catamaran? A previous owner found or made ours, and it works perfectly! Photos to find or make your own.

Published on October 17, 2015; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Storing your boat on the hard or on the dock? Use these tips to help you stay organized when you return.

Published on September 26, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

It only takes a minute (or less) to have ends that don’t fray. A step-by-step how to with tips for great results.

Published on September 25, 2015; last updated on December 17, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Water is precious but you have to get the soap off the dishes. Use noticably less water with this tip!

Published on September 21, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s best if you’re spending a lot of time on a boat? Long hair or short? I’ve had both (and in-between) and here’s my assessment.

Published on September 19, 2015; last updated on August 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use a shaker siphon to transfer fuel or water from jerry cans to your boat. Stop straining your back with this super-easy system!

Published on September 18, 2015; last updated on January 10, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Replacing our lifelines was so much easier than I ever expected. Here’s how we did it.

Published on September 16, 2015; last updated on January 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Doing most of a stainless tubing project yourself can save a lot of money. This tip will give you the strength of welding, too.

Published on September 4, 2015; last updated on February 27, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Merlin’s Voyage can help your kids visualize exploring far-off places by boat, with lots of photos of what they might discover!