Good to Go? The boat’s in the water, the rig has been tuned, and you’re ready to go off on your first summer cruise. There are just a few things you ought to check before you head off, says Peter Nielsen Belowdecks Electrics: It’s really annoying to run out of battery power when ...read more
On Deck Give each winch a quick spin. If they’re not turning freely, now is the time to strip and clean them. Windlass issues are almost always down to poor connections. Inspect these closely, especially at the foot switches, and if necessary take the connections apart, clean ...read more
If you have lived aboard in a colder climate then you know what can happen if you aren’t prepared for a storm. I had to learn the hard way, my first year as a liveaboard, in Boston during the harsh winter of 2015. It wasn’t until my sink was full of dishes and I was getting ...read more
Think your boat is ready to launch? It's all too easy to overlook things during the rush of spring. Use this checklist to jog your memory. To download and print the story for reference, scroll all the way to the bottom. 1) Engine & Running Gear How long has it been since you ...read more
