How to securely tie your boat to a mooring ball and avoid chafe. Includes regular tying up, the best line to use and extra security for storms.
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Reusable Silicone Covers
Reusable silicone covers for partially-used cans, leftovers and food storage provide a better seal to keep food fresh, plus use less foil and plastic wrap.
Biminis, Dodgers and Enclosures
Reader recommendations on what has worked well (and not-so-well) for them with their canvas. Add your thoughts and get ideas from others!
Better Than Acetone to Clean Hands
Using acetone to clean up after nasty messy projects such as epoxy or sealant? There’s something that works better, is cheaper AND is less toxic!
Taking the Important Pictures on a Boat
The important photos aren’t necessarily the pretty ones. They’re the ones that enable you to put something back together!
The Perfect Small Thermos
A 2-cup (pint/half liter) thermos that retains heat for 10+ hours — perfect for cooking rice or beans and making yogurt!
The Cruiser’s Best Friend: Google
Finding the infomation you need right when you need it, Google has changed cruising.
How to Organize Open Storage Areas
Reader ideas: how to organize those big open storage areas so things don’t go flying when underway. Add your thoughts and check out what others have done!
Luci Lux & Luci Aura
The Luci is a great solar light, but sometimes the original one is just too bright!
Music Anywhere!
Need tunes? This portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker has great sound for the cockpit, in the cabin or at a beach barbecue!