Boat Maintenance

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

Keys to Quickly Defrosting Your Refrigerator

Published on October 18, 2010; last updated on January 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

A step-by-step guide of how to quickly defrost a boat refrigerator for improved refrigerator efficiency. [More] Keys to Quickly Defrosting Your Refrigerator

Published on October 15, 2010; last updated on July 29, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four easy ways to use less power for your boat refrigerator. All cost less than $1 and take less than an hour to implement. [More] Use Less Power for Your Boat Refrigerator

May 25, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Hauling your boat out to make repairs? Here’s how to protect yourself from regrets. All it takes is a plan. [More] Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

May 24, 2022 By Nica Waters

Good practices to consider when sharing an anchor [More] Three Tips for Rafting Up

May 20, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t get stuck with poor quality stainless. Here’s how to know what you’re buying. [More] How to Test Stainless Quality