Transform Your Boat With a DIY Shower Drain
With a bilge pump, a float switch and a little ingenuity, you can build your own working shower drain for less than $100.
With a bilge pump, a float switch and a little ingenuity, you can build your own working shower drain for less than $100.
Here’s how to keep your boat smartly stocked with gear that matters, and make sure the crew knows what to do.
Prep your boat and plan with confidence as you make the annual snowbird run south to warmer cruising climes.
Pro tips and practical maintenance strategies to keep your boat’s engine healthy between haul-outs and offshore sailing.
When solar power stalls in squalls, a marinized portable generator keeps the batteries charged and the cruising life humming.
These simple upgrades and smart tips can keep freshwater and waste components running smoothly while cruising.
Cost-effective, durable alternatives to teak can refresh your decks and extend your classic boat’s cruising life.
Smart strategies to find the right help, stay on schedule, and ensure quality results—wherever you cruise.
From surveying damage to choosing topcoat, here’s how SV Avocet‘s repair held up over time, and how to improve your process.
Smart boathandling, good communication and humility help sailors maneuver safely in tight quarters.
Learn how to prepare, price and present your boat to attract buyers and make the selling process smoother and less stressful.
Learn how to inspect and maintain your marine transmission to prevent costly failures and keep your boat running smoothly.
With a bilge pump, a float switch and a little ingenuity, you can build your own working shower drain for less than $100.
Here’s how to keep your boat smartly stocked with gear that matters, and make sure the crew knows what to do.
Prep your boat and plan with confidence as you make the annual snowbird run south to warmer cruising climes.
Pro tips and practical maintenance strategies to keep your boat’s engine healthy between haul-outs and offshore sailing.
When solar power stalls in squalls, a marinized portable generator keeps the batteries charged and the cruising life humming.
These simple upgrades and smart tips can keep freshwater and waste components running smoothly while cruising.
Cost-effective, durable alternatives to teak can refresh your decks and extend your classic boat’s cruising life.
Smart strategies to find the right help, stay on schedule, and ensure quality results—wherever you cruise.
From surveying damage to choosing topcoat, here’s how SV Avocet‘s repair held up over time, and how to improve your process.
Smart boathandling, good communication and humility help sailors maneuver safely in tight quarters.
Learn how to prepare, price and present your boat to attract buyers and make the selling process smoother and less stressful.
Learn how to inspect and maintain your marine transmission to prevent costly failures and keep your boat running smoothly.
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