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!
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.
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.
🎧The Power Equation
Listen in for our 4-step approach to having sufficient power for the things we want on our boat.
🎧Boat Systems for Everyone
If someone gets injured or ill — or just has to be away from the boat for some reason — someone else aboard is going to have to step up. But can they?
🎧Do I Need a Windlass?
You can just hand-pull the anchor every time. But if you’re full-time cruising, there are some safety tradeoffs to consider.
🎧Is a Project Boat a Good FIRST Boat?
First-time boat buyers are often seduced by fixer-uppers, aka “project boats.” Unfortunately, it takes a considerable amount of experience to evaluate the possibilities and do the work.