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DIY Serpentine Belt Replacement and Upkeep
Serpentine belts are a game-changer, as long as you know when and how to change them in a pinch.
Serpentine belts are a game-changer, as long as you know when and how to change them in a pinch.
A look at varnish and varnish alternatives for modern cruising sailors.
After a decade of trouble-free use, the conventional marine toilet on their 41-footer developed issues. Was a composting head the answer?
Depending on your budget, and how and where you sail, equipping your boat with the right propeller can produce sizable rewards.
The Totem crew discusses one of the less pleasant sides of cruising.
Since misery should be optional as a cruiser, the Totem crew has moved ashore while their boat has major work done in the yard.
There are plenty of great ways to route wiring and cables through your boat—and, unfortunately, plenty of horrible ways too.
Effortlessly clean your anchor and chain, pump out rainwater, and tackle numerous other tasks with this versatile and cost-effective deck-wash solution.
Now that Totem is out of the water, the crew reflects on how the Coppercoat antifouling is holding up.
When it comes to stuff that will take down a mast, a seasoned rigger in the Canary Islands has seen it all.
While cruising boats from the ’70s and ’80s might still have a lot going for them, keeping them seaworthy can involve a long to-do list.
Eager to get rid of dark wood and old vinyl, this do-it-yourselfer found a cleaner and brighter way to finish the v-berth.
Serpentine belts are a game-changer, as long as you know when and how to change them in a pinch.
A look at varnish and varnish alternatives for modern cruising sailors.
After a decade of trouble-free use, the conventional marine toilet on their 41-footer developed issues. Was a composting head the answer?
Depending on your budget, and how and where you sail, equipping your boat with the right propeller can produce sizable rewards.
The Totem crew discusses one of the less pleasant sides of cruising.
Since misery should be optional as a cruiser, the Totem crew has moved ashore while their boat has major work done in the yard.
There are plenty of great ways to route wiring and cables through your boat—and, unfortunately, plenty of horrible ways too.
Effortlessly clean your anchor and chain, pump out rainwater, and tackle numerous other tasks with this versatile and cost-effective deck-wash solution.
Now that Totem is out of the water, the crew reflects on how the Coppercoat antifouling is holding up.
When it comes to stuff that will take down a mast, a seasoned rigger in the Canary Islands has seen it all.
While cruising boats from the ’70s and ’80s might still have a lot going for them, keeping them seaworthy can involve a long to-do list.
Eager to get rid of dark wood and old vinyl, this do-it-yourselfer found a cleaner and brighter way to finish the v-berth.
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