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
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.
Pulling Electrical Wires
Installing new equipment on a boat often requires new electrical wiring. Two tips for running that wiring in tight spaces.
Dinghy Bottom Cleaning Made Simple
A much easier way to clean the dinghy bottom. Why didn’t we think of this years ago??
Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls
Keep bugs out of your boat with this easy, low-cost way to prevent ants, mud daubers, spiders, and cockroaches from entering thru-hulls when in a boatyard.
Better Than Acetone to Clean Hands
Using acetone to clean up after nasty messy projects such as epoxy or sealant? There’s something that works better, is cheaper AND is less toxic!
Taking the Important Pictures on a Boat
The important photos aren’t necessarily the pretty ones. They’re the ones that enable you to put something back together!
The Cruiser’s Best Friend: Google
Finding the infomation you need right when you need it, Google has changed cruising.
Loosening That Last Seized Bolt
Got a seized bolt? Get PB Blaster. Can’t spray it where it needs to go? Try this tip.
Clean Your Dinghy Bottom More Easily
We’ve finally found a product that significantly cut the time to clean the bottom of the dinghy. Even better — it’s cheap!
Semi DIY Stainless Tubing Projects
Doing most of a stainless tubing project yourself can save a lot of money. This tip will give you the strength of welding, too.