Fresh drinkable water is something that you will want to have plenty of. We carry about 90 gallons and that is generally good for a couple of weeks. There are a few things that you should know and practice concerning Read more…
Having a good galley is essential if you are going to enjoy cruising for more than a day or two. Most boats now have BBQ’s for grilling as well as some kind of cooker in the cabin. If you can Read more…
I am often asked about adding a solar panel to a boat. My first question is why? The only real reason to add solar to a boat is because you want to have mechanical refrigeration. If this is the reason, Read more…
You can tell when you are on the cusp of becoming a long-term cruiser when we deal with laundry. Anyone can pack for a week and then drag everything back home to the automatic washer and dryer. When you go Read more…
Something that often prevents people from really enjoying more than one or two nights aboard, is the comfort of the sleeping arrangements. Most production boats come with a 4 inch thick reasonably dense cushion. When new, this might be adequate Read more…