What happens when you leave your boat without prepping it first? Here’s what we found when a medical issue had us off the boat for over 2 weeks! [More] Why You Need to Prep Before Leaving the Boat
What Does a Boat Watcher Do?
If you have to leave your boat, do you have a boat watcher keeping an eye on it? Or are you watching someone else’s boat for them? Here’s what you need to know. [More] What Does a Boat Watcher Do?
🎧Winter Cover for a Boat
How to make a winter boat cover. DIY project with all the details and links to materials. [More] 🎧Winter Cover for a Boat
🎧Leaving the Boat? Prep Your Galley!
If you leave your boat without prepping the galley, you could return to a huge mess. Here’s how to avoid the worst. [More] 🎧Leaving the Boat? Prep Your Galley!
Hurricane Prep: Why Remove Jibs and Genoas
Why simply tying off your roller furling jib or genoa isn’t sufficient for a tropical storm or hurricane — pictures of the results. [More] Hurricane Prep: Why Remove Jibs and Genoas
Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls
Keep bugs out of your boat with this easy, low-cost way to prevent ants, mud daubers, spiders, and cockroaches from entering thru-hulls when in a boatyard. [More] Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls
Remembering How You Left It
Storing your boat on the hard or on the dock? Use these tips to help you stay organized when you return. [More] Remembering How You Left It
Spring Cleaning in the Galley
Ah, I just love spring cleaning! NOT. But doing a really thorough job pays off with fewer bugs, rodents and funky smells . . . and lets you know of any potential problem areas. [More] Spring Cleaning in the Galley