Easy Boat Improvements

Simple projects to make major improvements on your boat.

Maybe not "forever" solutions but quick (and generally inexpensive) ways to get an 80% improvement and make your time aboard more enjoyable.

Stop Rattling Windows

Published on July 23, 2018; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got rattling windows on your boat? You NEED these little gizmos! Not expensive, quick and easy to install. [More] Stop Rattling Windows

Catching Water

Published on July 10, 2018; last updated on July 8, 2018 by Nica Waters

Fresh water is critical on a boat. Catching it can extend your time at anchor considerably. Nica Waters tells her experiences. [More] Catching Water

Monitoring Batteries

Published on June 8, 2018; last updated on February 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Knowing the amps in and out of your batteries is the first step to having plenty of power aboard. Installing a battery monitor is a fairly simple DIY project. [More] Monitoring Batteries

Better Buoyancy Tanks

Published on June 7, 2018; last updated on August 24, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Buoyancy tanks are a great idea on a boat. But unless they’re filled with something that won’t let that compartment fill with water, they’re useless if cracked or holed. Solve that potential problem easily! [More] Better Buoyancy Tanks

That Freezing Cold Toilet Seat

Published on January 3, 2018; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Toilet seats get chilly in cooler climates, but there’s an easy way to keep from freezing your tush! A toilet seat cover is inexpensive and takes just a minute to install. [More] That Freezing Cold Toilet Seat

T-Mobile ONE 55+ Unlimited

Published on January 1, 2018; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

T-Mobile ONE 55+ provides a great deal on talk, text and unlimited high-speed (4G) hotspot data. Find out the details and how to get it here. [More] T-Mobile ONE 55+ Unlimited

Organizing Owner’s Manuals

Published on December 29, 2017; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple way to organize your boat’s (or home’s) owner manuals so you can find the one you need quickly when you need it. [More] Organizing Owner’s Manuals

Oven Baking Unevenly?

Published on November 6, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An oven that bakes unevenly — say burning food on one side while leaving the other side underdone — is SO frustrating. But there’s a simple solution that doesn’t involve a new oven! [More] Oven Baking Unevenly?

How to Quiet Clanking Halyards

Published on October 25, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five easy ways to keep sailboat halyards from clanking against the mast. Silence them on your boat for a better night’s sleep! [More] How to Quiet Clanking Halyards

Weird Wiring Colors

Published on October 14, 2017; last updated on July 15, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when a prior owner of your boat has used “unconventional” wire colors? Here’s our solution that doesn’t involve re-wiring the boat. [More] Weird Wiring Colors

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