Doing the design and installation work on our DIY vinyl boat name lettering was easier than we expected and VERY cost-effective!
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Emergency Motor When Traveling by Boat
Your dinghy motor can get the “big boat” to a safe place . . . not very quickly, mind you, but it’ll do it with these two techniques.
Cruisers Helping: You’re Never Alone
Cruisers helping each other is one of the unwritten rules of living on a boat. You get out of this life what you put into it.
Having Back Up Plans When Boating
We’ve learned to ALWAYS have back up plans. If we’re lucky, we don’t need them. But sometimes we do . . .
Blown Away
Out of print for years, Herb Payson’s book is one that captured my imagination and got me thinking about cruising. Now it’s back in print!
Saving Paint Rollers & Brushes
The worst part of painting is cleaning up at the end of the day. You just want to be done with it! Here’s a quick tip to make it go MUCH faster.
Easy Way to Add a Little Heat on a Boat
Oh, I wish I’d known about this — and had one — BEFORE the first cold snap! Such a great addition to the boat.
Turkish Evil Eyes
The story behind the three Turkish Evil Eyes on Barefoot Gal. We want to keep that bad juju away!
Rejuvenate Boat Windows Easily
How to quickly and easily rejuvenate boat windows without sanding them. An 80% improvement for 20% of the effort. Easy afternoon DIY project.
Maintaining Gaskets and Weatherstripping on Boat Hatches
A few minutes of maintenance can save a much bigger — and more expensive — repair.