Sailboat restoration

It’s an enduring truth that appearances can be deceiving, especially with electrical systems. When I inspected Summer Dance before buying her, the electrical system looked like one of the boa…

SEE our Project Sailboats Interior Makeover! Our Project Boat Refit and Restoration.We did many projects over the years and in this video we are going to sha...

If your gelcoat has lost its luster or has a few scratches and dings, most do-it-yourselfers can restore the gleam with the right products and elbow grease.

What's the best technique for cleaning, literally, a boatload of horribly stained and dirty teak? Here's what worked for me.

There are many must have boat accessories when you're doing the sailboat life, but these are my top 13. Mine mostly have to do with comfort and creating a liveaboard boat tiny home. via @thewaywardhome #BoatingLife

The source of a boat leak is not always easy to find (or fix). Here's how I diagnosed and repaired a troublesome boat leak on my sailboat.

Boats, according to people who live off the water are like second homes to them if not their first home. Some of them actually complain that they are steadier on their feet when on the boat than on land. For those who can afford it, it makes a lot of sense to have the boat fitted in ways that reflect a warm home. Some of those who are really well off spend a lot of money on the designing of their boat’s interiors. Some go for simple fittings like mechanical plumbing pipe furniture ideas.

During our first year of living on our sailboat I kept a running list of sailing maintenance tips, tricks and little known secrets. Some of the items noted are big-time money and/or time savers and others are simply common sense that isn’t common when you’re a newbie sailor.

Dispatches from a curious mouth

Fiberglass boat restoration is not for everyone, but with the new boat polishers available, now beginners can produce professional results!