Installing a simple mesh screen on the air vent to your water tank can prevent a lot of problems when bugs want a drink.
Best Boat Improvements
After 4 years of cruising aboard a 24-year-old Tayana 37, an analysis of the best boat improvements and upgrades we’ve done.
Installing a Track-Mounted Whisker Pole
Detailed directions and parts list for installing and using a track-mounted whisker pole on a cruising sailboat; originally published in Cruising World magazine.
The Dollars & Sense of Solar Panels on a Boat
Does a large array of solar panels make sense for your boat? Here’s how we decided — and the answer was a resounding YES!
Adding or Changing a Boat Refrigerator
Four items to consider if you’re thinking of installing or changing your boat refrigerator to make sure you end up with a system that meets your needs.
Hate Something in Your Boat’s Galley?
If something in the galley is really bothering you, change it! Here’s my story . . .
The Best Paper Towel Holder for a Boat
The perfect paper towel holder for a boat, RV or anywhere a breeze can blow in through the window. Cheap, easy and solves paper towels “blowing in the wind.”
Clogged Boat Drain
Six ways to clear a clogged boat drain without any toxic chemicals. These techniques work on galley, sink and shower drains.
12-Volt Fans for Use on a Boat
12 volts fans for your boat that move the most air per amp of power. Which one last and which ones don’t.
Extra Insulation for Your Boat Refrigerator
Four simple and inexpensive ideas for improving your boat or RV refrigerator — save power without rebuilding your refrigerator or getting a new one.