When you’re motoring, your engine is constantly circulating sea water. Crud in the water can cause the engine to overheat. How to avoid problems.
Boat Maintenance
Keep your cruising boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.
Got Wobbly Stainess?
Sometimes stainless bimini and rail connectors aren’t very snug and the structure is just plain wobbly. Here’s our quick and inexpensive solution.
Easy Battery Watering
How do you add water on a monthly basis to batteries you can’t even reach? A battery watering system makes it easy!
Quieting Vibration Noises
The fire extinguisher rattling on the wall whenever the engine was running was going to drive me nuts. A 30-second DIY solution that’s almost unnoticeable!
Choosing and Installing a Victron Battery Monitor
Step-by-step instructions with pictures to install a Victron battery monitor, including reasons for having a battery monitor and why we chose this one.
Getting Gunk Out of Boat Drains
Clogged drains are never any fun . . . but when there are tiny drain openings? Really frustrating. Here’s how to clear the gunk.
Avoid Kinks When Coiling Lines on a Boat
Kinked lines driving you nuts when they won’t go through blocks? Here’s a quick solution from Dave’s Sea Scout days!
Maintaining Gaskets and Weatherstripping on Boat Hatches
A few minutes of maintenance can save a much bigger — and more expensive — repair.
When You Find a Broken Bolt on Your Boat
There I was, scraping paint. And along with the paint comes the head of a large machine screw . . .
Easier Boat Bathroom Cleaning
Hate cleaning around the toilet and cutting your hands on the hose clamps? A DIY sewing project solves the problem!