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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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Ship’s Clock and Barometer for Our Boat Renovation

Published on December 27, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on December 10, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on November 27, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Ever wonder just how to deal with a leaky deck fitting? You can do it yourself! Read all about one such project here!

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

Published on November 13, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Wondering why anyone would want to have a wooden mast? It's not just about the varnish!

Maintenance is a necessary chore. Finding side benefits makes it fun, even when it means hauling yourself up the mast each spring.

🎧Planning Boat Systems and Spares

Published on October 19, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn to choose the RIGHT spares to have on your boat, along with how to design truly redundant back-up systems.

🎧Boat Maintenance and the Black Box

Published on October 5, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The best tip for staying out of trouble . . . keep your black box filled up! Learn more about it here and specific things you can do to avoid trouble when motoring.

🎧3 Tips for Line Etiquette

Published on September 25, 2018; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Nica Waters

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!

🎧How To Choose Bottom Paint

Published on August 24, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the best bottom paint for your boat? Lots of things go into determining that, and what works well for your buddy might not be right for you. Everything you need to know.

🎧Six Steps to a Perfect Bottom

Published on May 22, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Bottom painting. How do you keep this regular, messy, job in check? 6 steps will have you clean, painted, and ready to splash.

Bottom painting. How do you keep this regular, messy, job in check? 6 steps will have you clean, painted, and ready to splash.

Safety Checks

Published on May 21, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A chilling story from a reader brings home an important point: never assume your safety gear works. Check it. Frequently.

A chilling story from a reader brings home an important point: never assume your safety gear works. Check it. Frequently.

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