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…

Staying warm particularly in the shoulder seasons is something that can also dramatically add to the enjoyment of your time afloat! There are a variety of approaches to this. I will list the options from the smallest and simplest through Read more…