Building up a stock of spare parts and boat bits takes a lot of thought and probably costs more than you expect. But being prepared to fix things: priceless!
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.
Checking Your Instruments
Don’t assume your instruments — particularly the depth sounder — are set up correctly. Ours weren’t and it took us a while to realize it.
Upgrading Lead-Acid Batteries
How to get the most amp-hours in a bank of lead-acid batteries for a boat or RV. Two myths busted and other important information.
Biminis, Dodgers and Enclosures
Reader recommendations on what has worked well (and not-so-well) for them with their canvas. Add your thoughts and get ideas from others!
How to Organize Open Storage Areas
Reader ideas: how to organize those big open storage areas so things don’t go flying when underway. Add your thoughts and check out what others have done!
Easy Fix for Scratched Teak
An easy way to fix a scratch in wood without totally refinishing the area
How To Mark Anchor Chain
Don’t add to the plastic trash in the water by using cable ties to mark your anchor chain — paint it instead. Tips to make the paint last and be visible.
Protect the Kids & Pups: Lifeline Netting
Kid boats and dog boats . . . lifeline netting adds a bit of safety to both. A few notes on installing it and where to get the best price on the netting.
How Much Solar Power Do You Need?
Why it’s impossible for a solar power estimator to tell you precisely how much solar power you need. 14 things that may be different in the real world.
How Our Gemini Cockpit Table Works
Need a cockpit table for your Gemini catamaran? A previous owner found or made ours, and it works perfectly! Photos to find or make your own.