DIY

Ready to Launch Life raft inspections and stowage Like bear pepper spray and supplies for the zombie apocalypse, life rafts...

Hot Water Aboard! Easy ways to raise your boat’s water temperature.At the end of a wonderful day aboard, a hot...

New Boat for Less Find joy in buying a used boat by keeping your goals in focus. Daydreaming of a...

Engine Scan Keep an infrared thermal device in your onboard toolbox to check engine temperature and more. Finally, a long-awaited...

Optimize Performance Troubleshooting outboard tilt and trim problems Failure of your boat’s tilt and trim feature will affect all phases...

DIY - Installing a Bow Thruster You found a used boat that has everything to meet your goal—everything but a...

The Smell of Victory How to battle bilge odors There are many benefits to having a clean bilge. Not only...

Corrosion Testing The importance of checking anode consumption While I’ve developed many theories about why and how corrosion occurs aboard...

Decked Out The inside track on replacement flooring Boat decks aren’t often treated favorably. Sunscreen, saltwater, beer, potato chips, motor...

Free Energy The lowdown on solar panel selection and installation Sunshine and boats are a natural together, so why not...

Anchoring in the Bahamas Tips to safely anchor without disrupting your surroundings Ahhh…anchored in the Bahamas. Your cruising dream for...

Cool and in Control Learn what to do when the air conditioner stops working. Ah, paradise. You have traveled to...

Clean That Vinyl Take precautions before seats stain. A friend purchased a used center console that was in really good condition....

Entertaining Emergencies Galley hacks to keep the party going no matter what fails You have invited a half-dozen folks to...