Oil changes are crucial for keeping your boat engine running. Here are 3 tools that make the job less messy. And easier. [More] 🎧How to Make Oil Changes Less Messy

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Owning a boat turns everyone into a DIY-er! Sometimes, there's just no one else to do the job.
Along the way, we've learned how to do many things a little more easily and here we share it all with you.
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Oil changes are crucial for keeping your boat engine running. Here are 3 tools that make the job less messy. And easier. [More] 🎧How to Make Oil Changes Less Messy
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Patching your dinghy in the tropics is a challenge. Unless you use the right glue. Here’s my recommendation. [More] Patching Your Inflatable Dinghy
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Planning to cruise in cold weather.?Then a cockpit enclosure is a must. But don’t spend thousands if you don’t have to. Here’s how to DIY a basic one for your cruising boat. [More] How to DIY a Cheap Cockpit Enclosure for Your Boat
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With limited battery storage on a boat, you need to keep track of what the products onboard draw in power. Here’s what you need to do to calculate your power needs. [More] Figuring Out Your Power Needs on a Boat
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Over years of doing many of our boat’s electrical jobs, I’ve learned a few tricks. Here’s some of my favorite DIY wiring hacks. [More] DIY Electrical Connection Tips for Boating Projects
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Ever need to track down a tiny leak on your boat? Sure you have. But it doesn’t have to be a horrible task if you use this clever little trick. [More] Tracking Down Leaks–The Easy Way
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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? [More] What Repairs Do You Make Now? What Can Wait?
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How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it. [More] Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat
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If your boat has been sitting for a while, you may need to polish your fuel. Here’s how with suggested tools to make it easier to accomplish DIY fuel polishing. [More] DIY Fuel Polishing
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Yes, you can grow greens and herbs (and even tomatoes!) on your sailboat. Check out this clever DIY to help you make your own boat garden. [More] DIY Boat Garden
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