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Dinghy Getting Heavier?

Published on February 2, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

We wasted a lot of time trying to find a serious problem, when the real problem only took five minutes to solve!

Published on January 31, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Clogged drains are never any fun . . . but when there are tiny drain openings? Really frustrating. Here’s how to clear the gunk.

Published on January 28, 2015; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Prioritizing boat projects is always tough. It seems our list is always in flux, as we realize what’s limiting us . . .

Published on January 26, 2015; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

High quality boat sheets that fit and don’t pull off, without the expense of one-off custom sheets.

Published on January 23, 2015; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

This inexpensive tool made the scraping SO much easier without gouging the gel coat. And we’ve used it for lots of other projects as well.

Published on January 21, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Reader recommendations for immersion blenders that work well on a boat and the many ways they use them.

Published on January 21, 2015; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why we chose a Mantus anchor as the primary anchor for Barefoot Gal. Some day, our lives — or at least our boat — may depend on our choice.

Published on January 20, 2015; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Our four-step approach to power on our boat means that we have electricity for everything we want.

Published on January 19, 2015; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the best bottom paint for your boat? How do you decide? What factors are important?

Published on January 17, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Marinas and mooring fields offer once-a-week pumpouts. But how many boats have a large enough holding tank that they can go a week of full-time use?