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.

Space Shifting for Projects

Published on December 1, 2020; last updated on November 21, 2020 by Nica Waters

When working on house flooring reminds me that boat life skills apply even on land. [More] Space Shifting for Projects

Measure Twice, Cut Once

Published on October 6, 2020; last updated on November 11, 2020 by Nica Waters

When we ordered our new sails, we made a rookie mistake when writing down the numbers. Here’s what should have clued us in. [More] Measure Twice, Cut Once

Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat

Published on August 31, 2020; last updated on August 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it. [More] Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat

Grinding Down Fiberglass

Published on August 11, 2020; last updated on August 5, 2020 by Nica Waters

6 tips for making fiberglass removal easier. It’s not all in the tools! Links: Shop-vac (Amazon) Tyvek suit (Amazon) Respirator (Amazon) Duct tape (Amazon) Sanding pad for drill (Amazon) 40-grit sandpaper (Amazon) Nica email Carolyn email Prefer to read? Check out Grinding Down Fiberglass.

What’s Holding You Back

Published on July 31, 2020; last updated on July 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

When deciding what boat work to do first, we ask ourselves one question to decide what’s really important [More] What’s Holding You Back

DIY Fuel Polishing

Published on July 26, 2020; last updated on July 26, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If your boat has been sitting for a while, you may need to polish your fuel. Here’s how with suggested tools to make it easier to accomplish DIY fuel polishing. [More] DIY Fuel Polishing

Boat Water Filtering

Published on July 20, 2020; last updated on December 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bad-tasting water from your boat’s tank? Filter it! Three suggested ways to do it, with the pros and cons of each. [More] Boat Water Filtering

Tips on Using eBay Confidently

Published on June 9, 2020; last updated on June 2, 2020 by Nica Waters

Simple hacks to help ensure you get the best deals you can on EBay. [More] Tips on Using eBay Confidently

Cheater Tongue and Groove

Published on May 19, 2020; last updated on May 13, 2020 by Nica Waters

Finding commercial options sometimes isn’t possible. Learn how we managed a very doable DIY finish for our refit! [More] Cheater Tongue and Groove

February 2020 Cruising Prep Expenses

Published on May 5, 2020; last updated on April 28, 2020 by Nica Waters

Tracking numbers (dollars and hours of time) as we get ready for our extended cruise. There is a lot that goes into preparation. [More] February 2020 Cruising Prep Expenses