Why boat owners tend to prefer to install equipment, maintain their boats and troubleshoot problems instead of always calling in the professionals — it’s not just cost!
Boat Maintenance
Keep your cruising boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.
Organizing Owner’s Manuals
A simple way to organize your boat’s (or home’s) owner manuals so you can find the one you need quickly when you need it.
Shopping by Example
How to make sure you buy the parts that will really fit and are exactly what you need, without making a second (or third) trip — even in a foreign language!
You CAN Do It
Tackling big repairs or things you’ve never heard of before, let alone seen or touched, is tough. But I’m here to tell you that you CAN do it. Here’s my story.
Stocking Spare Parts
Where do you even start with building up the stock of spares for your boat? How do you know what you do and don’t need? Listen in for our tips.
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!
Is Your Lifesling Ready?
Don’t assume that important safety gear — such as your Lifesling — is ready to go. Check it periodically — and immediately if you bought a used boat!
Safety from the Top of the Mast
When someone goes up the mast, we think — logically — of their safety. But we also have to think about those on deck. Simple safety precautions.
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.