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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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Looking For Hard-to-Find Boat Parts?

Published on August 17, 2019; last updated on January 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Doug McQuilken

Boat Used Part Search: locate hard-to-find boat parts quickly and easily — and at affordable prices — with this search tool.

🎧Boat Project Organization

Published on July 23, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

From targeted to free-flowing, lists are a great way to stay on top of the projects you need to do aboard. Learn 3 ways to think about those lists!

🎧Templating: How and Why

Published on July 2, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Creating a new horizontal surface in thin air on the boat is hard. Less hard when you template first.

Creating a new horizontal surface in thin air on the boat is hard. Less hard when you template first.

🎧Which Project First?

Published on February 19, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

Projects abound. Which ones REALLY need to be done before you can go? There's a simple rule to keep in mind!

Projects abound. Which ones REALLY need to be done before you can go? There’s a simple rule to keep in mind!

🎧Why Work on Physical Fitness

Published on February 5, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Nica Waters

You might find yourself in tight spaces on board. Getting out of those takes strength and perspective. Learn why they're important for cruising!

You might find yourself in tight spaces on board. Getting out of those takes strength and perspective. Learn why they’re important for cruising!

🎧Fiberglass Work Basics

Published on January 29, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Glass fiber and some 2-part epoxy is a powerfully strong combination. Learn the 6 steps to fiberglass success!

Glass fiber and some 2-part epoxy is a powerfully strong combination. Learn the 6 steps to fiberglass success!

🎧Steps to a New Dinghy Plug

Published on January 15, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Replacing a dinghy plug is a great look at boat projects in general. They're not complicated but they can definitely be time-consuming.

Replacing a dinghy plug is a great look at boat projects in general. They’re not complicated but they can definitely be time-consuming.

Boat Renovation: Applying Teak Guard

Published on December 5, 2018; last updated on December 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Applying the new teak finish on our boat’s interior renovation was one of the easiest parts of the project. I love the look that Teak Guard Finish gives!

🎧How To Rebed a Leaky Deck Prism

Published on November 27, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Ever wonder just how to deal with a leaky deck fitting? You can do it yourself! Read all about one such project here!

Leaks are a part of life on any boat. They’re not only annoying but can lead to bigger problems down the line. Rebed your deck fittings now!

🎧 Jury-Rig Your Rigging

Published on October 14, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

A rigging failure is one of the scariest things that can happen on an offshore passage. Techniques for getting yourself to safety without outside assistance.

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