Detailed directions and parts list for installing and using a track-mounted whisker pole on a cruising sailboat; originally published in Cruising World magazine.
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5-Minute Appetizers for Boat Life
Need some ideas for appetizers or snacks that you can make quickly? Here’s my list!
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!
Pot Restraints for a Boat Stove
Using boat pot holders (aka pot restraints) to keep pans in place on moving boats. Don’t have your pans — and food — go flying!
Frozen Yogurt – A Great Boat Treat
How to make your own frozen yogurt — if you have a freezer and even just a tiny bit of space in it, it’s easy and wonderful treat on a hot day!
Storing Veggies without Refrigeration on a Boat
Even without refrigeration, you can keep fresh veggies for a surprising amount of time by following a few simple rules.
Hurricane Warning — Riding Out a Big Blow at Anchor
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).
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.