Hurricanes wreak damage in so many ways — not just immediately but in the clean up as well. Be careful and don’t compound the tragedy.
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🎧The Power Equation
Listen in for our 4-step approach to having sufficient power for the things we want on our boat.
Why Did Barefoot Gal Survive Irma?
How does one boat survive a Category 4 hurricane when most boats in the area don’t? There’s a certain amount of luck, but mostly it’s prep. Here’s how.
🎧Boat Systems for Everyone
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?
🎧Where Should I Put What?
Organizing everything on your boat can seem like a never-ending task. Some tips, as well as why I think it happens.
Hurricane Prep for Boats: Help Others, Help Yourself
Preparing for a hurricane? Don’t forget the boats around you. Helping them might be as important as prepping your own boat.
🎧Mistakes Happen
Accidents are no fun, but they happen. Hopefully they’re just “fender-benders” and the boat isn’t totaled. Life does go on.
🎧How Do You Get Mail?
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.
6 + 1 = 7, But So Does 3 + 4
No, we don’t all have to do things the same way in order to get to the same place. When is it time to insist on standard operating procedures and when is it best to leave well enough alone?
Isotherm Cruise 130 Refrigerator
A report on our Isotherm Cruise 130 boat refrigerator after using it for two years. Overall grade: B. Read why.