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.

Rudder Woes

Published on April 6, 2021; last updated on March 30, 2021 by Nica Waters

How much work have we just caused ourselves by wanting a new wind vane?
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Recycling Material for Boat Projects

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

When small items aboard come with stories. [More] Recycling Material for Boat Projects

If You Give a Boat Some Bling

Published on March 9, 2021; last updated on February 23, 2021 by Nica Waters

How replacing a thru hull led to buying a new toilet. [More] If You Give a Boat Some Bling

How to Use Rescue Tape on your Boat

Published on March 5, 2021; last updated on February 19, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

From stopping leaks to filling in for missing engine parts, Rescue Tape has a ton of uses. [More] How to Use Rescue Tape on your Boat

Boat Projects at Home, May 2020

Published on March 2, 2021; last updated on March 8, 2021 by Nica Waters

Pandemic-induced isolation was good for new boat projects. [More] Boat Projects at Home, May 2020

5 Steps to Replacing Thru Hulls

Published on February 16, 2021; last updated on February 4, 2021 by Nica Waters

We recently replaced all our thru hulls – and share the details of how to do it! [More] 5 Steps to Replacing Thru Hulls

Essential Tools for Corian DIY

Published on February 2, 2021; last updated on January 26, 2021 by Nica Waters

Putting in new counters on Calypso means learning to work with a whole new material. It’s not that hard to create with Corian! [More] Essential Tools for Corian DIY

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