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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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DIY Boat Name Lettering

Published on December 29, 2014; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Doing the design and installation work on our DIY vinyl boat name lettering was easier than we expected and VERY cost-effective!

Doing the design and installation work on our DIY vinyl boat name lettering was easier than we expected and VERY cost-effective!

Rejuvenate Boat Windows Easily

Published on November 22, 2014; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to quickly and easily rejuvenate boat windows without sanding them. An 80% improvement for 20% of the effort. Easy afternoon DIY project.

Quickly Adding Light in a Dark Boat Corner

Published on October 30, 2014; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A quick way to add some light right where you need it — NOW

Make Hanging Produce Baskets in a Boat Locker

Published on October 27, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

DIY Hanging Produce Baskets

How to make your own hanging fruit baskets — a 30-minute easy DIY project!

No-See-Um Screening for Boats

Published on September 15, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bothered by no-see-ums? No-see-um screens will help (although they'll cut down on ventilation). Here's where to get the material.

Bothered by no-see-ums? No-see-um screens will help (although they’ll cut down on ventilation). Here’s where to get the material.

Cork Board Cover Up

Published on September 13, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A great way to cover up an ugly wall -- that doesn't require a master carpenter!

A great way to cover up an ugly wall — that doesn’t require a master carpenter!

Easy Way for Hanging Towels on a Boat

Published on February 21, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need more space to hang towels in the bathroom? Or dish towels in the galley? Here’s a simple solution!

Restoring Formica on a Boat

Published on January 13, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a tired counter top? Looking for a way to revive it instead of replace it? Check out what other TBG readers have done!

Got a tired counter top? Looking for a way to revive it instead of replace it? Check out what other TBG readers have done!

Monitoring the Temperature in a Boat Refrigerator

Published on December 30, 2013; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re away from your boat, how do you know if the refrigerator is staying as cold as it should? Here’s an easy way to tell.

Organizing Lines on a Sailboat

Published on December 6, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep your cockpit lines neatly stowed for yourself or for entertaining with this easy DIY solution. No holes in the boat and installation takes less than a minute!

Keep your cockpit lines neatly stowed for yourself or for entertaining with this easy DIY solution. No holes in the boat and installation takes less than a minute!

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