A detailed guide to preparing your boat and yourself to ride out a hurricane at anchor, published as “Riding Out Marty at Anchor” in BWS (cover feature).
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Simple Solutions to Common Boat Problems
Don’t spend all your time working on the boat! Have more time to enjoy it with these simple solutions to common problems.
Four Easy Ways to Conserve Water When Living on a Boat
Whether you’re in a marina or anchored out, these four ideas will give you more time to do fun things as you spend less time filling your water tank.
Adding or Changing a Boat Refrigerator
Four items to consider if you’re thinking of installing or changing your boat refrigerator to make sure you end up with a system that meets your needs.
Chocolate-Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies
Easy recipe that you can make anywhere with easily found Ingredients. Or use one of our variations. Great for boating, camping, or RVing.
The Best Cooler for Storing Food on a Boat
Are those expensive coolers really worth the money? Can a cheaper one hold ice and food for a week? What are the trade-offs? And how do you decide?
Living With No Refrigeration on a Boat
Even if you don’t have refrigeration – boating, camping or even at home – it’s possible to eat at home. Six tested strategies to have the foods you love.
Streusel Coffee Cake
Oh-so-easy and delicious recipe for a from-scratch coffee cake. Designed to be mixed by hand and bake in a tempermental oven!
Make Your Own Yogurt on Your Boat
Detailed description and instructions on exactly how to make your own yogurt from powdered milk — better than store-bought!
Best Trivets for Use on a Boat
Silicone trivets are lightweight, nonbreakable, nonskid and do an excellent job of protecting counters and tables!