How replacing a thru hull led to buying a new toilet.
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.
🎧How to Use Rescue Tape on your Boat
From stopping leaks to filling in for missing engine parts, Rescue Tape has a ton of uses.
🎧Boat Projects at Home, May 2020
Pandemic-induced isolation was good for new boat projects.
🎧5 Steps to Replacing Thru Hulls
We recently replaced all our thru hulls – and share the details of how to do it!
🎧Essential Tools for Corian DIY
Putting in new counters on Calypso means learning to work with a whole new material. It’s not that hard to create with Corian!
🎧 Space Shifting for Projects
When working on house flooring reminds me that boat life skills apply even on land.
🎧Measure Twice, Cut Once
When we ordered our new sails, we made a rookie mistake when writing down the numbers. Here’s what should have clued us in.
Find a Fuel Problem on a Boat
How to find the cause of a fuel problem on a boat. Symptoms and possible causes, plus step-by-step strategies for finding it.
🎧Upgrade Your Galley – Enjoy It More
Your galley is too important for it to make you miserable. Learn how a few simple upgrades can make it work better for you.
🎧Grinding Down Fiberglass
6 tips for making fiberglass removal easier. It’s not all in the tools! Links: Shop-vac (Amazon) Tyvek suit (Amazon) Respirator (Amazon) Duct tape (Amazon) Sanding pad for drill (Amazon) 40-grit sandpaper (Amazon) Nica email Carolyn email […]