Cruising

Inspect age-related Cape Dory 28 deck, rigging, seacock, engine, tank, electrical, hull and steering risks without relying on unsafe one-size-fits-all repairs.

EVA Foam Mats — Best for Budget Lake Boaters Most lake boaters ask the same question: which pontoon boat mat actually survives freshwater conditions without...

Locate and Assess the Leak Source Through-hull fitting leaks on sailboats have gotten complicated with all the different failure modes flying around — but finding...

Why Fuel Tank Contamination Happens on Sailboats Sailboat engine fuel tank contamination—it’s the silent threat that keeps offshore cruisers awake at night. I learned this...

Why Seacock Valves Freeze Up at Sea A stuck sailboat seacock valve is one of those problems that hits you hardest when you’re anchored fifty...

Why Sailboat Engines Overheat Underway Sailboat engine overheating while motoring has gotten complicated with all the mechanical variables flying around — maybe you’re motorsailing into...

Why Galley Stoves Rust Faster on Sailboats Saltwater galley stove rust prevention has gotten complicated with all the misconceptions flying around. I spent a summer...

Signs Your Rigging Wire Is Corroding Too Fast I spent three months anchored in the Caribbean watching my upper shroud turn from lustrous stainless to...

Why Freshwater Tanks Turn Green on Cruising Sailboats Sailboat freshwater tank algae growth stops it—that’s what everyone types into their browser at 2 AM while...

Why Cabin Soles Swell and How Water Gets In Cabin sole swelling has gotten complicated with all the conflicting advice floating around online. Today, I’ll...