The DIY Hanger Hook
It was a given that anything added to the cockpit locker of our F-24 test boat had to be quickly removable. All of the...
Stowing Bicycles on Boats
One of the blessings of a multihull is its wide expanse of deck space that opens up possibilities that you might not consider on...
Sailing Gifts for 2018
No one really wants just practical gifts, so we've tried to locate a few items that go beyond pure utility for this holiday season.
The...
Combatting Weevils
Most rice and grain sold in western countries is fumigated, generally with phosphine. However, this often kills only the live insects, leaving the eggs...
Clearing the Air Around Odor Testing
Drew Frye
After several rounds of chemical testing for holding tanks, we have got this stink detection down to a science.
Because the masking chemicals are...
Controlling Porta Potty Odor
We were kind of hoping to never revisit the whole holding tank/hoses/chemical topic again. Several memorable years were spent playing with iguana poo, researching...
Making Ice Last
Does block or bottled ice last longer than cube ice? What about dry ice? Will wrapping a blanket around the ice chest really help?...
Non-Skid Tapes for Boats
Slips and falls will probably always be the greatest hazard on a sailboat, whether the result is a trip over the side, a knee...
Air Conditioning for Sailboats
One of the great joys of sailing is the state of near nakedness (literal and figurative) to the wind, air, and sea-and the wisdom...
Dirt-cheap Winter Insulation for Liveaboards
Insulation is a greater energy-saving expedient; if our heater or air conditioner is undersized, fixing drafts, shading or insulating windows, and insulating non-cored laminate...
The Great Loop – The Basics
Join us this week as we discuss taking a sailboat around North America's great boating adventure - The Great Loop. We discuss advice from...
