Thirteen tips for planning and preparing meals to eat underway on a boat — whether just out for the day or on a longer passage.
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Outboard Won’t Start: What to Check First
Most outboard starting problems have a simple fix — if you know what to check. Here’s the beginner-friendly checklist to get you home.
Hauling Out Your Boat – What to Ask to Protect Yourself
Do you know the right questions to ask before hauling out? Here are a few to get you thinking. Picking the right boatyard is important.
Sailing in Your 70s: What It Really Takes to Go Cruising as You Age
Wondering if you’re too old to start cruising, or too old to keep going? Here’s the honest answer from someone who did it.
Do You Need a Watermaker?
Do you need a watermaker to go cruising? What are the pros and cons? Things to consider before making a major purchase.
Dehydration on a Boat Sneaks Up Fast
Dehydration put my husband in the ER after a February day in Key West. Here’s how it sneaks up on boaters, and how to stay ahead of it.
Reduce Trash On A Boat
Most of the trash that overwhelms a boat never needed to come aboard. Here are the changes that made the biggest difference for us.
How Do I Know If I’d Like Cruising?
The boats at anchor look so pretty. What would it be like to live on one? A dream or a nightmare? How to know if you’d like cruising and living on a boat.
Is Your Lifesling Ready For Use? Are you SURE?
Someday, your life or the life of someone you love may depend on a Lifesling. How to make sure it will deploy correctly.
A Boat Hurricane Plan That Actually Protects Your Boat
Your insurer wants a hurricane plan. Here’s how to write one that does more than satisfy them: one that gives your boat its best chance.