Any dog owner can relate to the sacrifices we make for our furry children. They depend on us for everything—food, safety, shelter, affection, water, etc. It’s difficult to see how our pups are rela…
The ultimate UK antifouling test - 20 antifouling paints for cruising yachts tested in 13 UK locations: which works best where you keep your boat?
Like all things mechanical, thrusters need care and attention. Here’s how to maintain yours.
David Witton converts a caravan tank to make a holding tank for his small boat
If your boat has been sitting for a while, you may need to polish your fuel. Here's how with suggested tools to make it easier to accomplish DIY fuel polishing.
We wanted a low profile magazine rack that wouldn’t protrude too much from the wall it was mounted on and also blend in nicely with the teak interior of the IP420.
Spotless Stainless is a dead-easy way to clean your stainless. Brush it on, wait, rinse it off. It's that simple. Seriously.
After years of asking marine professionals and long term live aboards how to best maintain our teak deck, time after time we’ve been told to use Boracol.
Cockpit drains need to be kept clear so they will drain quickly. But it's easy for things such as hair and parts from a project to go down them. So you need to clean them out. This inexpensive tool is the best we've found!
Follow these simple steps to make your boat shine like the day you bought it at the boat dealer or Bass Pro Shops.
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It’s hot, cramped, and hard to reach, but your engine room still needs a good scrub now and then. Here’s how the pros do it.
The mushroom vents on PBO Project Boat Maximus are leaking. Here, Laurie Brebner of Marine & Industrial shows us how to reseal them
Being on the lookout for cheaper and more useful alternatives to the more expensive and conventional products, you may come across various cleaning agents that will surprise you. Whether it is the fear of allergens, a soft spot for protecting the environment, or economic reasons, there is always a product that is so multifaceted, you
When we took possession of our boat, it was equipped with two manual toilets with which you pumped the waste into either an on-board holding tank, which periodically had to be pumped out, or overboard. The overboard option for untreated sewage is only legal if you are far enough offshore (3 miles). Both toilets functioned … Continue reading Toilets, Hoses, Smells →
David Witton converts a caravan tank to make a holding tank for his small boat
Cool cleaning tip for pillows.
Croatian company Datacol presented their Tank Cleaning System at the recently held Biograd boat show.
David Witton converts a caravan tank to make a holding tank for his small boat
Marine toilet odors can easily seep through cheap hoses. We conducted a series of tests on two vital hoses—the hose between the toilet and the holding tank, and the vent hose between the holding tank and the vent.
Your boat's fiberglass gelcoat will maintain its high gloss for a long time if you keep it clean, waxed and stored out of the sun. If the surface has started to discolor or dull, or if the gelcoat has been subjected to a lot of wear and...
We've finally found a product that significantly cut the time to clean the bottom of the dinghy. Even better -- it's cheap!
Written by Ben Ellison on Nov 15, 2016 for Panbo, The Marine Electronics Hub
Before & Afters Painting the Hull Repairing the Sink Removing the Settee Expanding the Couch Painting the Stripes Painting the Interior Lights and Fans Restoring Port Lights Extra Storage Ideas Installing Bilge Pumps Removing Water Tank Cleaning the Bilge Flexible Water Tank Insulation for Fridge V-Berth Mattress Easy Cushion Covers V-Berth Mattress Cover Opening Port Lights Rebedding Port Lights Topside Paint Sewing V-Berth Sheets
Since moving onto on the boat, and spending a lot more time in the main salon, we wanted a convenient place to set down drinks or snacks when sitting on the for
All of us have boats with storage compartments wedged into any void space in the design. Not all of these spaces provided by the designer a...
Written for Panbo by Ben Stein and posted on Mar 22, 2018 In the lead-up to any major boat show there are a lot of press releases flying around. The 2018 Miami
Cruisers rely on zippers onboard—on wetsuits, biminis, sail covers, and more. Here’s how to keep them working.
Modern, thin teak decks need lots of regular care, and so it’s vital to follow this advice on how to keep them looking good
The average automotive hobbyist can do a passable DIY seat repair to prevent further damage. My technique depends on whether the rip borders on a seam or not.
It’s spring and you open up your camper. You turn on the water. It smells awful! Were eggs left in the camper? Why does the camper smell like rotten eggs? Anaerobic bacteria reacts with magnesium or aluminum anode rods to produce a rotten egg smell. That’s why peroxide, which is a germicide, is commonly used […]
Basic concepts about inverters if you're thinking of putting one on your boat -- types, sizes, loads, pure sine wave vs. modified and more. I've tried to keep it a non-techie starting point!
KLÄMTARE is for me the de facto organizational unit. After switching quite a few box families I've chosen this set also for my workshop and now to the car.
David Witton converts a caravan tank to make a holding tank for his small boat
Cruisers rely on zippers onboard—on wetsuits, biminis, sail covers, and more. Here’s how to keep them working.
