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🎧DIY Holiday Decor for your Boat

Published on December 1, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need some holiday cheer on your boat? Here are DIY decor ideas from a world cruiser that anyone can make.

Published on November 29, 2023; last updated on November 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want a small pressure sprayer? Say to do dishes, wash off feet or snorkel gear, or rinse veggies? The Aquabot is the answer.

Published on November 28, 2023; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Is the best way to just buy a boat and go? Or are there some better ways to learn how to cruise?

Published on November 24, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A French Press is a great way to make coffee on a boat without electricity. Here are my best tips to help you get the best from yours.

Published on November 22, 2023; last updated on November 21, 2023 by John Herlig

Thanks to Hurricane Dorian, getting home from the Bahamas meant sailing without an engine. Read one cruiser’s tale.

Published on November 21, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Installing new gear on the boat? Yes, it’s worth making room for the paper manual–here’s why.

Published on November 17, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Before storing food in a locker, it’s bet to put it into a bin first. These are some features they should have.

Published on November 15, 2023; last updated on November 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for an easy way to clean teak boat decks? Preferably without scrubbing or damaging your decks? Here’s one reader’s suggestion.

Published on November 14, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

No boat project is really finished until you do this final step–testing your work.

Published on November 10, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is your boat fridge cold enough to be safe? Are you sure? Here’s how to know for certain.