Mobs of cruisers head south down the ICW in the fall looking for warm weather. But what if you get caught in the cold? Here’s a cruiser’s best tips for staying warm on a chilly 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.
Solar Generator for Your Boats? Or Solar Panels?
Should you get a solar generator for your boat? Or is there a better option?
🎧New Dinghy!
For cruisers, your dinghy is your car. Choosing the right one is important. Here’s how we decided on ours.
🎧 Sources for Boat Parts
Shopping for boat gear and parts? You may have more options than you think. Here are some great locations you should try.
Monitoring Your Boat’s Batteries
What do you need to now about the info your battery monitor is telling you? Here’s the quick guide.
Emergency! Water Coming in the Boat
While in the Bahamas we discovered seawater coming in the boat. Learn from our experience.
Installing Solar Panels – Our Choices
We recently upgraded our solar. Here’s what we chose and why.
Don’t Forget to Budget for Spares
Budgeting to buy a new boat? Don’t forget to consider the spare parts you’ll need. The price adds up. Here’s how much spare parts could be worth.
Do You Always Need to Buy Marine Gear?
Marine gear is pricey. Do you always have to buy expensive marine products for your boat?
🎧Registering an EPIRB
When we realized we needed confirmation from the former owners to be able to register the new-to-us EPIRB, we thought we’d be out of luck. We were wrong.
