The most important tool on your boat isn’t one that you can buy at the hardware store. Learn about boat tools – and which one you should never be without.
Boat Maintenance
Keep your cruising boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.
Ship’s Clock and Barometer for Our Boat Renovation
Learn what was important in buying a new clock and barometer as part of our boat’s interior renovation and how to keep the brass from tarnishing.
Getting Reminders
Want an automatic reminder to do routine tasks? Quickly set up an email reminder system with this free app. Step-by-step instructions on how to set it up.
🎧How To Rebed a Leaky Deck Prism
Leaks are a part of life on any boat. They’re not only annoying but can lead to bigger problems down the line. Rebed your deck fittings now!
🎧3 Reasons I Love Varnish Day
Maintenance is a necessary chore. Finding side benefits makes it fun, even when it means hauling yourself up the mast each spring.
🎧3 Tips for Line Etiquette
Tying your boat up well is a characteristic of good seamanship. It’s even more important for a storm. Learn what to do and what not to do!
🎧Six Steps to a Perfect Bottom
Bottom painting. How do you keep this regular, messy, job in check? 6 steps will have you clean, painted, and ready to splash.
Not-So-Easy Boat Maintenance
We all know that certain engine checks and maintenance are recommended at certain times. And we do most of them. Except those couple that are really difficult. Watch out — those can bite you in the butt!
Bottom Cleaning Tools
Planning to clean the bottom of your boat yourself? A complete list of the tools you need for bottom cleaning.
Hiring a Diver to Clean Your Boat’s Bottom
Wondering how you’ll keep the bottom of your boat clean of growth as you cruise? Info and tips on hiring a dive service to do it for you.