DIY

Our review of Boat Electrics 101, a new online course, co-developed by marine electrics expert, Nigel Calder. When we bought our 1970s-era sailboat, the boat wiring was a disaster. We …

These easy DIY boat cleaners only cost a few cents to make. Homemade boat cleaners are more affordable, more environmentally friendly, and work just as well as commercial cleaners. Over …

  The 30hp marinized Kubota engine on our 1979 Dufour 35 had always run a bit hot.  The previous owner told us it was happiest at 190°F and 1800 RPM, …

Learning how to build a boat might not be as hard as you think For many, learning how to build a boat is a lifelong dream. Today, with boat kits, …

Each spring and fall we embark on our boat DIY projects, brimming with enthusiasm (how hard could it be to rebed a couple of leaky hatches?) only to find ourselves …

Looking to give an old boat new life? Repainting the decks with non skid deck paint is a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to dramatically improve your boat’s appearance. Chris Valentino …

At 24, John Pennington and his wife Kara Potter set out to circumnavigate in their Cape Dory 30. Over the following 4 years they occassionally found themselves in far-flung places …

Whether you have a sailing fanatic in the family or want to thank the staff at your marina, these 5 homemade gifts for sailors are sure to please.  Read-on for …

We’d neglected the bottom of our boat for a month and the warm Mexican waters had transformed our sleek hull into a furry ecosystem teeming with life. My partner, Robin, …

Make your own leecloth out of recycled canvas. After we purchased a new suit of sails recently, I was determined to give our old sails a second life. I couldn’t …