Five ways to explore the cruising lifestyle – sailboat or power. Listen in to make sure that the reality will match the dream!
Buying a Boat
Thinking of buying a cruising boat? Whether for weekends on the lake or a trip around the world, there's a lot to think about.
Here you'll find info on everything from where to start in the buying process to naming your boat and learning her systems.
What to Offer for a Boat
Everyone wants to know what to offer for a boat that they want to buy. Rather than a rule of thumb, here are 8 things to take into consideration.
What Does It Cost to Cruise?
Want to go cruising but wonder if you can really afford it? In this podcast, I discuss a number of factors that will affect the bottom line and talk about some common pitfalls in the budgeting process.
Electric Windlass as a Safety Feature
Electric windlasses aren’t cheap and require attention to detail in their installation, but provide important safety benefits.
Project Boat for a First Boat
Project boats are sooo tempting. They seem like an inexpensive way to get into boating. Truth is, they’re likely to end up being more expensive . . . and you won’t be out on the water!
Real-Life Monohull Galley Storage
How do real-life cruisers store their galley equipment and supplies on a monohull? Photos from a Caliber 40.
Real-Life Galley Storage
What do galley storage areas on a boat look like in real life? A photo tour of the lockers on our boat just as they really are!
Galley Design
Listen in for three important things to look at in the galley when buying a boat. These are hard to change!
The Need for Checking Instrument Accuracy
We rely on our instruments for accurate information. But do you know if they REALLY were set up correctly? Ours weren’t!
Choosing a Boat Name
Your new boat needs a name . . . is there anything you should consider? Listen in to a story of living with a less-than-great name for our first boat, and how we chose the name for our second boat!