Do I Need a Windlass? (BR Podcast 40)
You can just hand-pull the anchor every time. But if you’re full-time cruising, there are some safety tradeoffs to consider.
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.
Passing on what we’ve learned . . . starting with why we’ve come to do most of our work ourselves.
Why We DIY
Maybe we save some money, but that's not really why we tend to do things ourselves.
Is a Project Boat a Good FIRST Boat? (BR Podcast 35)
First-time boat buyers are often seduced by fixer-uppers, aka “project boats.” Unfortunately, it takes a considerable amount of experience to evaluate the possibilities and do the work.
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.
