Nine tips for surviving dirty nasty boat projects — DIY is a great way to improve your boat, but can also take a toll. Make it easier!
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.
🎧 Improving Boat Ventilation
Listen in for 5 ways we significantly improved our boat’s ventilation, making it much nicer to live at anchor during the hot months!
🎧Boat Details Document
Who can remember what model of everything they have on the boat? Create a “Boat Details” document and never wonder again!
🎧The Need for Checking Instrument Accuracy
We rely on our instruments for accurate information. But do you know if they REALLY were set up correctly? Ours weren’t!
Easy Storage Drawers
An easy, lightweight and economical way to organize storage areas on a catamaran
Raymarine Instrument Repair
Need a RayMarine/Raytheon or Autohelm instrument or autopilot repaired? Dan Gerhardt can repair many items that companies say can’t be fixed
Boat Window Screens
Waterline Design hatch and port screens are cost effective, simple to use, easy to stow — and they keep mosquitoes and no-see-ums out of the boat!
What Can Go Wrong in Four Months?
Four months in the Bahamas, 1100 miles. We knew some things would break, it was just a question of what and whether we had the parts to fix it.
Renewing Chalky Gelcoat
With age, gelcoat gets chalky unless it is polished regularly. But even if your boat’s gelcoat has been neglected, it’s possible to bring it back with just a bit of DIY elbow grease!
How To Make Lazy Jacks Easy To Use
Does it drive you nuts to raise the main on a boat with lazy jacks? A couple hours and about $100 in parts can solve the problem!