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.
Boat Maintenance
Keep your cruising boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.
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!
Don’t Lose the Winch Parts!
Taking apart a winch can be downright scary — what if you lose one of the pieces? Keep things together with this tip.
Motoring with Crud in the Water
When you’re motoring, your engine is constantly circulating sea water. Crud in the water can cause the engine to overheat. How to avoid problems.
Got Wobbly Stainess?
Sometimes stainless bimini and rail connectors aren’t very snug and the structure is just plain wobbly. Here’s our quick and inexpensive solution.
Easy Battery Watering
How do you add water on a monthly basis to batteries you can’t even reach? A battery watering system makes it easy!