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Boat Wiring Tools

Published on December 29, 2018; last updated on September 20, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wire crimpers, strippers, cutters, connectors and shrink tubing are essential boat wiring tools. How to choose ones that are easy to use and will last years [More] Boat Wiring Tools

Pulling Electrical Wires

Published on March 28, 2016; last updated on September 19, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Installing new equipment on a boat often requires new electrical wiring. Two tips for running that wiring in tight spaces. [More] Pulling Electrical Wires

Upgrading Lead-Acid Batteries

Published on January 25, 2016; last updated on September 20, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get the most amp-hours in a bank of lead-acid batteries for a boat or RV. Two myths busted and other important information. [More] Upgrading Lead-Acid Batteries

Solar Upgrade

Published on April 18, 2015; last updated on October 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

We did a major upgrade on our solar charging and we now live almost totally on solar power. Here’s what we did (mostly DIY) and the cost. [More] Solar Upgrade

Weird Wiring Colors

Published on March 21, 2015; last updated on September 20, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when a wiring run suddenly changes color . . . or doesn’t follow the convention used on the rest of your boat? Our simple and inexpensive solution. [More] Weird Wiring Colors

Choosing and Installing a Victron Battery Monitor

Published on February 20, 2015; last updated on September 20, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Step-by-step instructions with pictures to install a Victron battery monitor, including reasons for having a battery monitor and why we chose this one. [More] Choosing and Installing a Victron Battery Monitor

Changing to LED Bulbs

Published on February 10, 2015; last updated on September 20, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

A really easy DIY project to cut down on the amp-hours used, along with where to get the bulbs you need. [More] Changing to LED Bulbs

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