DIY Projects: Some Like It Hot
Cruiser Roger Hughes’ boat, like many boats, needed more hot water. Here’s how he got it without breaking the bank.
Cruiser Roger Hughes’ boat, like many boats, needed more hot water. Here’s how he got it without breaking the bank.
However you feel about going aloft, cruisers should be familiar with safe practices for ascending their boat’s mast. Here are some tips.
Steve Brown and the crew on Novara have seen a lot. Sound strategies and detailed preparation are key to voyaging in extreme conditions.
Choosing the right fuel filters can go a long way toward stopping contamination problems in your diesel engines.
Look for products that do not harm the environment, and avoid single-use plastics.
These tacking tips will help make the maneuver easier on the crew.
The most common type of AC electrical fault involves contact between an ungrounded conductor and a metallic object.
Voltage converters help cruisers meet the mix of ever-increasing onboard electronic needs.
Sail training through ASA and US Sailing can open the pathway to bareboat charters.
You can get what you want with a project boat or a turnkey vessel, but only if you take a hard look in the mirror first.
A smart ground system will help protect metal parts of the boat that live below the waterline.
Replacing portlight screens can help keep a boat bug-free.
Cruiser Roger Hughes’ boat, like many boats, needed more hot water. Here’s how he got it without breaking the bank.
However you feel about going aloft, cruisers should be familiar with safe practices for ascending their boat’s mast. Here are some tips.
Steve Brown and the crew on Novara have seen a lot. Sound strategies and detailed preparation are key to voyaging in extreme conditions.
Choosing the right fuel filters can go a long way toward stopping contamination problems in your diesel engines.
Look for products that do not harm the environment, and avoid single-use plastics.
These tacking tips will help make the maneuver easier on the crew.
The most common type of AC electrical fault involves contact between an ungrounded conductor and a metallic object.
Voltage converters help cruisers meet the mix of ever-increasing onboard electronic needs.
Sail training through ASA and US Sailing can open the pathway to bareboat charters.
You can get what you want with a project boat or a turnkey vessel, but only if you take a hard look in the mirror first.
A smart ground system will help protect metal parts of the boat that live below the waterline.
Replacing portlight screens can help keep a boat bug-free.
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