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.
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!
🎧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.
An Easier Way to Splice Double Braid Rope
One tip from a professional rigging shop changed everything about how I splice double braid. Here’s what they taught me.
Removing Fuel Pickup From Tempo Tank
How to remove a metal fuel pickup fitting from an 18-gallon Tempo tank or any similar tank. DO NOT use this technique with gasoline or other explosive fuels.
You CAN Do It
I get it. Trying something new can be intimidating. That’s true even after ten years of living aboard and cruising. But I’ve discovered that I can do a lot more than I think I can!
The Photo That Saved Us $120
We like having a photo record of our travels . . . but our camera is paying for itself, too. If you can find a part number, you may not be locked into buying a proprietary part!
Clogged Outboard Fuel Line
How to tell if you have a blockage in an outboard fuel line, why they occur and how to choose a replacement fuel line that will have fewer problems.
Changing Lower Unit Oil in an Outboard
Changing the lower unit oil on an outboard is part of the routine maintenance. Here’s how we do it when we’re out cruising without a motor stand ashore