When you’re motoring, your engine is constantly circulating sea water. Crud in the water can cause the engine to overheat. How to avoid problems.
When You're Underway
Life underway is full of excitement and fun, but can be challenging too.
Here's some of our "standard operating procedures" that reduce the stress and increase the enjoyment.
Quieting Vibration Noises
The fire extinguisher rattling on the wall whenever the engine was running was going to drive me nuts. A 30-second DIY solution that’s almost unnoticeable!
Emergency Motor When Traveling by Boat
Your dinghy motor can get the “big boat” to a safe place . . . not very quickly, mind you, but it’ll do it with these two techniques.
Having Back Up Plans When Boating
We’ve learned to ALWAYS have back up plans. If we’re lucky, we don’t need them. But sometimes we do . . .
Boating Baby Steps & Shakedowns
Sure, we want to start “really cruising” on our new boat. But it’s going to be a series of baby steps and shakedowns.
Guide to Boat Navigation Markers
How do you know what all those markers mean? Keep this downloadable PDF next to the helm and you’ll be able to quickly find anything!
10 Great Meals Underway on a Boat
Ten great meals to prepare ahead of time to eat underway on a boat. Easy to fix and easy to eat on a moving platform, as well as delicious!
Having Meals When Underway on a Boat
Thirteen tips for planning and preparing meals to eat underway on a boat — whether just out for the day or on a longer passage.
Seasick . . .
I’d never really suffered from seasickness until a trip with friends a few years ago. And I learned a few things.
When Gear Breaks on Your Boat
We all tend to think about having spares and the ability to fix things that break. But what will you do until it’s fixed? Plan ahead!
