Boat Projects - Repairs & Upgrades

No, it hasn't all been "fixing our boat in exotic places," but we've learned a lot about boat repairs and upgrades while cruising over 10,000 miles in two different boats.

Yet Another List of Boat Projects

Published on January 18, 2022; last updated on January 19, 2022 by Nica Waters

Heck with going stern to stem. This time, we’re focusing on specifics. [More] Yet Another List of Boat Projects

How to Plan your Boat Fridge Upgrade

Published on December 24, 2021; last updated on December 17, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

To plan your boat refrigerator installation or upgrade you have to understand a few things. Here’s what you need to know to make the best choice. [More] How to Plan your Boat Fridge Upgrade

Wrapping Up

Published on December 7, 2021; last updated on November 29, 2021 by Nica Waters

Trying to remind myself that hauling out isn’t the end of our cruise – it’s just part of it [More] Wrapping Up

Shakedown Success!

Published on November 16, 2021; last updated on November 8, 2021 by Nica Waters

Testing the systems was a great excuse to go sailing. [More] Shakedown Success!

Homemade Propane Box

Published on October 19, 2021; last updated on October 5, 2021 by Nica Waters

Details of building our custom propane box, to fit perfectly on Calypso’s deck
[More] Homemade Propane Box

Last Frantic Push

Published on August 31, 2021; last updated on November 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

No matter how well prepared you think you are, it always comes down to the wire when you’re getting ready to splash! [More] Last Frantic Push

Progress – and Cruiser Karma

Published on August 17, 2021; last updated on December 31, 2021 by Nica Waters

It’s amazing how fast it goes with an extra pair of skilled hands! [More] Progress – and Cruiser Karma

Best Tips for Filling a Thru-Hull

Published on July 16, 2021; last updated on July 18, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

The instructions you rely on for your DIY thru-hull project don’t tell you everything. Here are 16 tips from when we did the job on our own boat. [More] Best Tips for Filling a Thru-Hull

Plumbing Progress

Published on June 22, 2021; last updated on June 16, 2021 by Nica Waters

Full details of the total plumbing system overhaul on our 28’ sailboat. [More] Plumbing Progress

Clear Cloudy Boat Windows Fast

Published on June 11, 2021; last updated on June 16, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Could our cloudy boat windows be saved? Thankfully, we found a product that cleared them with only a little effort. [More] Clear Cloudy Boat Windows Fast