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!
Boat Repairs & Upgrades
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.
🎧4 Months Repairs on a Cruising Boat
How much boat repair is there really in the cruising life? How often do repairs really delay you?
🎧 The Precision of Boat Space
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
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!
🎧DIY Boat Repair & Maintenance
Why boat owners tend to prefer to install equipment, maintain their boats and troubleshoot problems instead of always calling in the professionals — it’s not just cost!
Removing Fuel Pickup From Tempo Tank
How to remove a metal fuel pickup fitting from an 18-gallon Tempo tank or any similar tank. DO NOT use this technique with gasoline or other explosive fuels.
🎧You CAN Do It
Tackling big repairs or things you’ve never heard of before, let alone seen or touched, is tough. But I’m here to tell you that you CAN do it. Here’s my story.
Outboard Won’t Start 101
15 simple things to check if the outboard won’t start — along with how to fix them at least well enough to get home. No mechanical skills needed!
🎧Finding a Fuel Problem
Engine problems, and fuel problems in particular, are soooo frustrating to try to figure out. Tips and tricks that we’ve learned.
🎧 Weird Wiring Colors
What do you do when a prior owner of your boat has used “unconventional” wire colors? Here’s our solution that doesn’t involve re-wiring the boat.