One careless moment caused a boat fire. What happened, what we did wrong and what we did right. A chilling story of an almost-disaster.
Boat DIY Tips
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.
Feeling Stupid
Feeling stupid. Boat work and the cruising life can do that to you. The lessons we learned as well as how to move on and regain confidence.
Tips for Hauling Out Your Boat
If hauling out your boat is a new experience, read these tips to make it easier and less stressful. 19 things you need to know!
Repairing Screw Holes in Teak
A previous owner leave holes in the teak woodwork in your boat? It’s easier to repair than you think! Step-by-step how-to with photos.
Getting Reminders
Want an automatic reminder to do routine tasks? Quickly set up an email reminder system with this free app. Step-by-step instructions on how to set it up.
Boat Renovation: Applying Teak Guard
Applying the new teak finish on our boat’s interior renovation was one of the easiest parts of the project. I love the look that Teak Guard Finish gives!
🎧How To Choose Bottom Paint
What’s the best bottom paint for your boat? Lots of things go into determining that, and what works well for your buddy might not be right for you. Everything you need to know.
An Easier Way to Troubleshoot
We all hate when there’s a problem and want to fix it as fast as possible. Today’s tip, from Georgia Hilton, will cut your troubleshooting time dramatically.
🎧Six Steps to a Perfect Bottom
Bottom painting. How do you keep this regular, messy, job in check? 6 steps will have you clean, painted, and ready to splash.
Installing a New Halyard
No, you don’t have to go up the mast to change a halyard. See how we do it in less than 5 minutes from the deck.