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Lighting a Propane Stove
How to light a boat or RV propane stove and how the safety mechanisms work. If you’re having problems getting yours to light, read this!
Emergency Toilet: The Wag Bag
The toilet is clogged or the boat needs a pumpout . . . but you need to go. What do you do?
Can’t Simmer on Your Boat Stove?
There’s a very simple solution if you can’t turn your stove burners down far enough to simmer. Inexpensive, too!
Real-Life Monohull Galley Storage
How do real-life cruisers store their galley equipment and supplies on a monohull? Photos from a Caliber 40.
In the Laundry Room
Laundry room etiquette is really just a matter of respecting other people’s time and laundry. The unwritten rules . . .
Real-Life Galley Storage
Ever wonder what galley storage actually looks like in real life? Here’s an honest photo tour — no tidying up first.
Bahamas – Sea of Cortez Comparison
Both the Bahamas and the Sea of Cortez are popular first foreign destinations for US cruisers. We’ve had great times in both, but they’re very different!
Cruising with Kids
Wondering if sailing with kids is really a good idea? Here’s what we’ve learned from watching hundreds of cruising families.
Connecting GX2200 VHF/AIS to Garmin Chartplotter
How to connect a Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF with GPS and AIS receiver to a Garmin chartplotter. Wiring and device settings.









