After 4 years of cruising aboard a 24-year-old Tayana 37, an analysis of the best boat improvements and upgrades we’ve done. [More] Best Boat Improvements
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Tips for Hand-Washing Dishes
You don’t need someone to teach you how to wash dishes — but how about a few tips to make it easier? [More] Tips for Hand-Washing Dishes
Company Coleslaw
Not your everyday coleslaw, but still easy to make with readily-available ingredients. Delicious! [More] Company Coleslaw
Storing Fruit without Refrigeration
How to store fruit without refrigeration, step-by-step from buying the right fruit to where to store it and how long it will last. [More] Storing Fruit without Refrigeration
Installing a Track-Mounted Whisker Pole
Detailed directions and parts list for installing and using a track-mounted whisker pole on a cruising sailboat; originally published in Cruising World magazine. [More] Installing a Track-Mounted Whisker Pole
Thermos Testing
Comparative testing of the heat retention of a Stanley, Thermos Nissan and glass-lined Thermos bottle. [More] Thermos Testing
5-Minute Appetizers
Need some ideas for appetizers or snacks that you can make quickly? Here’s my list! [More] 5-Minute Appetizers
How to Clean a Boat Bottom
How to recognize that the bottom of your boat is fouled with growth, and how best to clean it yourself. Learn from my mistakes! [More] How to Clean a Boat Bottom
“Soaked” Whole Wheat Bread
Finally, a recipe for 100% whole wheat bread that’s not heavy — and not too hard to make. Lots of pictures make it easy! [More] “Soaked” Whole Wheat Bread
Pot Restraints
Using boat pot holders (aka pot restraints) to keep pans in place on moving boats. Don’t have your pans — and food — go flying! [More] Pot Restraints