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Boat Repairs & Upgrades
Boat Repairs & Upgrades
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No, it hasn't all been "fixing our boat in exotic places," but the team has learned a lot about boat repairs and upgrades while cruising.

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🎧Delays Associated With Decision Creep

Published on February 11, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

When shaping a bulkhead involved a trip to storage, ladder shenanigans, and talk of engine covers.

🎧Three Butyl Tape Tips

Published on January 28, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Lessons on using butyl tape learned from installing our bulkhead compass

🎧Pick the Best Teak Cleaner and Finish

Published on January 17, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Which interior teak cleaner and finish gives the best results? I looked at a few options and picked this one for ease and the resulting finish.

🎧 Dear Dan Spurr

Published on December 24, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A boat work book’s story of a super fast renovation brings more questions than answers.

🎧How to Run New Boat Wiring – DIY! 

Published on December 13, 2019; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Running new boat wiring in tight spaces isn’t easy. But the right tools and techniques will help.  

🎧Seeking Used Boat Parts?

Published on November 29, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can save money and time when searching for the used boat parts you need. Here’s a search tool that helps.

🎧Wiring

Published on November 19, 2019; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Nica Waters

When a windlass replacement requires electricity, there’s a lot to consider. Learn about why it’s important to think ahead!

🎧DIY Satisfaction

Published on November 12, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Hard work is the name of the game when you’re talking about boat projects. Learn why we think it’s worth doing it ourselves anyway.

Inexpensive DIY Cockpit Enclosure

Published on October 28, 2019; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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How to make an affordable boat cockpit enclosure. Mine cost just $550 vs. a $10K estimate from a canvas shop!

🎧Deliberately Making Holes in the Boat

Published on September 10, 2019; last updated on April 12, 2024 by Nica Waters

Boat projects sometimes include removing gear to get it fixed. Learn what we removed and why.

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