Changing the lower unit oil on an outboard is part of the routine maintenance. Here’s how we do it when we’re out cruising without a motor stand ashore
Boat Maintenance
Keep your cruising boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.
Clearing Cockpit Drains
Cockpit drains need to be kept clear so they will drain quickly. But it’s easy for things such as hair and parts from a project to go down them. So you need to clean them out. This inexpensive tool is the best we’ve found!
Cleaning Non-Skid Boat Decks
Cleaning non-skid boat decks used to be a hated chore, with lots of scrubbing on our hands and knees. Learn how to do it faster and more easily.
Dinghy Bottom Cleaning Made Simple
A much easier way to clean the dinghy bottom. Why didn’t we think of this years ago??
More From Your Solar Panels
We live over 90% on solar power and did on our previous boat, too. It’s fairly easy on nice days in the middle of summer, but we do okay even on partially cloudy short winter days with just a little extra effort.
Clean Your Dinghy Bottom More Easily
We’ve finally found a product that significantly cut the time to clean the bottom of the dinghy. Even better — it’s cheap!
Remembering How You Left It
Storing your boat on the hard or on the dock? Use these tips to help you stay organized when you return.
Easy Way to Prevent Line Fraying
It only takes a minute (or less) to have ends that don’t fray. A step-by-step how to with tips for great results.
Why You Need To Check Boat Safety Gear
It’s important to regularly check boat safety gear to ensure that it will work if you ever need it. Your life might depend on it!
Where Gunk Collects
A hidden low spot for dirt and liquids to collect. And boy, they have!