Do you wonder where to use your watermaker? Here’s what we learned in years of cruising with several different models.
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Our Boat Renovation Begins
Sometimes a boat has great bones but a very tired interior. Here’s what we found — and how we decided where to start.
When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
When starting out cruising, you don’t know what you don’t know. The learning curve is steep. Here are tips to help flatten the curve.
Home From the Bahamas
Thanks to Hurricane Dorian, getting home from the Bahamas meant sailing without an engine. Read one cruiser’s tale.
Spring Cleaning in the Galley
A thorough spring cleaning of the galley pays off with fewer bugs, rodents and funky smells. And lets you know of potential problem areas.
The Choice of Happiness
An extended stay in West Palm Beach reminds one that adversity can contribute to happiness. You just need to make a choice.
Old Boat New Problems
A good old boat that has seen some adventures can still offer surprises in new problems. Here’s one cruiser’s story.
Boat Mess
Boat mess is part of working on a project in a small space. There just isn’t room to neatly move stuff aside. A look at what happens.
Chafe Gear for Boats
Good chafe gear can be the difference between your boat staying put or going for a ride. Learn what you need to know to protect your lines against chafe.
What Repairs Do You Make Now? What Can Wait?
Cruising means you have a long to do list for repairs–all the time. But do you really need to spend ALL your time doing boat maintenance?