Two fan types, two jobs, both essential — from seven years in the Sea of Cortez and a decade in the Keys and Bahamas, all without AC.
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How to Make Coffee on a Boat
Wondering how to make coffee on a boat? Here are the best options including those with and without electricity.
🎧How to Feed the Crew for a Panama Canal Transit
Wondering how to feed the crew for a Panama Canal transit? We have all the tips you need and specifics you won’t find anywhere else.
How to Prevent a Clogged Marine Head
Two simple habits will keep your marine head running for years — and save you from the nastiest job on the boat.
The Best Food Storage Containers for Your Boat Galley
What are the best food storage containers for your boat? These are the must haves and other considerations plus what I recommend.
🎧Enter the Discomfort Zone (when moving onto a boat and cruising)
Moving onto a boat and starting to cruise has a steep learning curve. But Nica and Carolyn have some advice to make it more manageable.
Tips for Hand Washing Dishes on a Boat
Hand washing dishes on a boat is a bit different from doing it on land. Here are the tips beginners will want to know.
How to Prep a Boat Bottom to Switch to Hard Paint
Wondering how to prep a boat bottom to make the switch from ablative to hard paint? Here’s our experience and some DIY tips.
🎧 Transiting the Panama Canal on a Small Boat
Transiting the Panama Canal on a small boat takes planning, paperwork, and money. Learn the specifics from one cruisers who did it on her sailboat.
Two Things to Store in the Boat Refrigerator
What are two things to store in the boat refrigerator every time? You might be surprised. And if you don’t, you’ll regret it.