A bilge alarm tells you immediately if you have a problem and may even save your boat.
Boat Gear
Recommendations and gear buying tips for all the non-galley "stuff" that goes on the boat: anchors, lights, bedding, tools and so much more.
The Roam Device – Remote Boat Monitoring
Read the Roam Device review transcript to hear what John Herlig thought of this remote boat monitoring product.
Two Types of Fans Every Boat Needs
Two fan types, two jobs, both essential — from seven years in the Sea of Cortez and a decade in the Keys and Bahamas, all without AC.
🎧 The Case for Having a 2×4 Onboard
Not marine grade? Not a problem! 5 reasons we have generic 2×4 pieces aboard Calypso.
Stay Warm When Cruising in Chilly Weather
How do you stay warm when cruising in cold weather? Here’s my favorite cold weather gear for the boat and for you.
Why Every Cruiser Needs a Boater’s Log Book
Logbooks are a crucial piece of boating equipment. And they’ll keep you operating your vessel efficiently. Learn more.
Keeping Medication Cold on a Boat
Refrigerated injectables like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Repatha. Plus test strips. A real plan for meds that need to stay cold.
Where to Use Your Watermaker?
Do you wonder where to use your watermaker? Here’s what we learned in years of cruising with several different models.
6 Quick Hacks for Better Boat Life
Hoping to enjoy better boat life? Here are 6 quick things that have improved our cruising. Maybe they’ll help you too.
Choosing Boat Rugs
What makes good boat rugs? How long will they last? Is it worthwhile to pay a little more for better rugs? Here’s my experience and what I consider.