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Boat Maintenance
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Keep your cruising boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.

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An Easy Maintenance Boat – What to Look For

Published on June 19, 2025; last updated on June 19, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Finding an easy maintenance boat is key when shopping. Good access make boat work easier and more likely to be done routinely.

How to Learn About Your Boat

Published on June 16, 2025; last updated on June 14, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

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How do you learn about your boat when it’s new to you? Whether you prefer solo or group learning, there are some great options.

Taking a Marine Diesel Maintenance Class

Published on June 9, 2025; last updated on June 1, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

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Thinking of taking a Marine Diesel Maintenance Class? Here’s what one student found helpful about the experience.

Tips for Hauling Out Your Boat

Published on June 5, 2025; last updated on June 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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If hauling out your boat is a new experience, read these tips to make it easier and less stressful. Little things you need to know.

🎧How to Protect Your Knees When Doing Boat Work

Published on January 4, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Protect your knees when doing boat work. Or else you’re regret it. Here’s what we used aboard our vessel to save our knees.

How To Disinfect Your Boat With Bleach

Published on December 26, 2024; last updated on December 22, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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How to disinfect your boat with bleach–the correct solution, some things not to do, and other helpful info.

🎧A Boat That’s Easy to Maintain

Published on October 26, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can’t maintain your boat equipment if you can’t get to it. Here are some thoughts on maintain-ability whether buying or outfitting your boat.

Essential Maintenance and Repair Skills for Cruisers

Published on August 21, 2024; last updated on August 20, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

What are the most essential maintenance and repair skills for cruisers? Here’s our list of crucial skills to learn to care for your boat.

Avoiding and Clearing a Clogged Boat Drain

Published on July 31, 2024; last updated on August 6, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Six ways to clear a clogged boat drain without any toxic chemicals. These techniques work on galley, sink and shower drains.

🎧Prepping to Store the Boat

Published on June 29, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Prepping a boat for storage in the yard takes some thought. Here are 3 categories to consider.

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