Liveaboard sailboat

Small cruising sailboats can't carry much fresh water - and desalination systems can get big. Here are some small watermakers for small sailboats.

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.

Here's how to decide on the right anchor for your sailboat...

My bloggy colleagues over at The Monkey's Fist are making posts for the wonderfully helpful topic of things that make life aboard better and of course I love lists, and tips that promise to make my life better, so I had to join in! Hmm, things that make my life aboard better ... let's see, a cold alcoholic beverage, a bright sunny day, 10-15 knots of breeze on the starboard quarter ... Nevermind. Over the years we've done a lot of improvising, new uses for items the manufacturer never…

How do you manage to stow 3 months of food in a 40 ft sailboat? VIDEO

When I asked a German Navy veteran to teach me to sail, I discovered quickly that learning to sail is a lifetime commitment and not just a one-course seminar. I often tell people that when you sail for the first time, you have one of two experiences. It either becomes a one-time, bucket-list thing t

Should you bring a gun on board your boat to go cruising? Practical discussion of whether it makes sense.

These ten items will take living on a boat from "okay" to "WOW! I love this!" Things to make it more comfortable and more fun.

Storing food on a small sailboat may seem challenging at first, but with the right preparation and mindset it’s quite simple.

My bloggy colleagues over at The Monkey's Fist are making posts for the wonderfully helpful topic of things that make life aboard better and of course I love lists, and tips that promise to make my life better, so I had to join in! Hmm, things that make my life aboard better ... let's see, a cold alcoholic beverage, a bright sunny day, 10-15 knots of breeze on the starboard quarter ... Nevermind. Over the years we've done a lot of improvising, new uses for items the manufacturer never…