Maintenance

Recognizing my own shortcomings, I know that when it comes to tasks, if it’s not written down, it’s not getting done. Something similar may be said […]

Boat work means lists, projects and knowing it will all be worth it  (published January/February 2018) Switching my electric sander off, I watched dust settle around […]

Bright ideas to keep you going in any situation  (published Nov/Dec 2017) Watching the drama unfold as hurricane after hurricane battered the Caribbean and Atlantic this […]

Preparation is the key to happy, safe cruising in a well fitted out cruising boat  (published October 2017) When you are getting a boat ready for […]

What Worked, What Didn’t  (published October 2017) After 10 years of cruising, we aren’t going home any time soon. We are on our way across the […]

The culture shock of life ashore  (published August 2017) Stepping from the marina parking lot onto the sidewalk, cars rushed by in a flash and I […]

Understanding your refrigeration system allows you to get the best out of it  (published April 2017) I’ll try not to get too technical on this subject, […]

She was a magnificent yacht in her day, and you’re the new proud owner. With a little tender loving care she can regain that youthful appearance, […]

(published February 2017) Few things on a sailboat are as important as a rudder. Don’t check your rudder, post, seals and skeg (if you have one) […]

After nine years at sea, we are proof that a cruising sailboat is a maintenance treadmill. But occasionally there is equipment we replace because newer, better […]