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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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A Better Propane Regulator

Published on September 19, 2018; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat propane regulator

A propane regulator that extends off the tank is just a leak waiting to happen. Here’s a better regulator installation that’s an easy DIY project.

🎧Why We Cruise

Published on August 14, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

You have to get the work done to go cruising. But every now and then, you need a sailing break to remind you of why you’re working so hard.

You have to get the work done to go cruising. But every now and then, you need a sailing break to remind you of why you’re working so hard.

🎧Project Creep

Published on August 7, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A fun weekend is in the cards. Until a simple project just creeps to something that takes all day!

A fun weekend is in the cards. Until a simple project just creeps to something that takes all day!

Stop Rattling Windows

Published on July 23, 2018; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got rattling windows on your boat? You NEED these little gizmos! Not expensive, quick and easy to install.

Got rattling windows on your boat? You NEED these little gizmos! Not expensive, quick and easy to install.

An Easier Way to Troubleshoot

Published on July 16, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

We all hate when there's a problem and want to fix it as fast as possible. Today's tip, from Georgia Hilton, will cut your troubleshooting time dramatically.

We all hate when there’s a problem and want to fix it as fast as possible. Today’s tip, from Georgia Hilton, will cut your troubleshooting time dramatically.

🎧 Dealing with Broken Gear

Published on June 15, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When gear breaks, it obviously has to be fixed. Even if you've got the parts, it might be hours or days until the repair is complete. What do you do in the meantime?

When gear breaks, it obviously has to be fixed. Even if you’ve got the parts, it might be hours or days until the repair is complete. What do you do in the meantime?

Better Buoyancy Tanks

Published on June 7, 2018; last updated on October 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Buoyancy tanks are a great idea on a boat. But unless they're filled with something that won't let that compartment fill with water, they're useless if cracked or holed. Solve that potential problem easily!

Buoyancy tanks are a great idea on a boat. But unless they’re filled with something that won’t let that compartment fill with water, they’re useless if cracked or holed. Solve that potential problem easily!

🎧4 Months Repairs on a Cruising Boat

Published on May 11, 2018; last updated on March 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much boat repair is there really in the cruising life? How often do repairs really delay you?

How much boat repair is there really in the cruising life? How often do repairs really delay you?

🎧 The Precision of Boat Space

Published on May 1, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

We’re used to thinking BIG. But boats demand small, precise, exact – and an inch can be as big as a mile, especially when renovating!

We’re used to thinking BIG. But boats demand small, precise, exact – and an inch can be as big as a mile, especially when renovating!

🎧14 Simple Fixes for an Outboard

Published on March 23, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when the outboard won't start . . . besides curse? Fourteen simple things to try that work most of the time. No mechanical skills needed!

What do you do when the outboard won’t start . . . besides curse? Fourteen simple things to try that work most of the time. No mechanical skills needed!

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