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Broken Volvo Penta 270 Lift Mechanism In this tutorial, we are shown a quick method of retrofitting a reverse polarity switch onto a Volvo Penta 270 outdrive.   It is quite common f […]

DIY A-Frame For Mast Drop In this video, Alex uses two old surplus spinnaker poles extended to create a simply A-Frame. This setup works well, particularly well on a […]

Installing A Plastimo Furling System In this video, Alex demonstrates an effectively simple method of replacing a hank-on sail with a Plastimo furling system.  It is noted in this […]

Lithium-ion Battery Fire Fighting Lithium-ion is a type of rechargeable  battery that is commonly found onboard in small devices,  like Laptops, handheld radios, phones, t […]

Cleat Terminology – Sailing Psych This week the hearty crew at Sailing Pysch gave us a brief breakdown containing some of the common terminology used to describe cleats. Warning […]

Solar Shading Explained Solar Shading occurs when part of a solar panel or array is shadowed by an object or debris.  If the potential of shading is not managed […]

Costs For New Boat Ownership In this video, Luis boat DIY enthusiast and mobile barber discusses his inspiring journey in Securing an Ohlson 38 sailboat after Lockdown. A […]

Boat Works Today Andy Miller is a US-based marine how-to Vlogger who has single-handedly changed and influenced the landscape of MarineYouTube vlogging as we […]

Replacing A Toe Rail Batten In this video, Sharon and Julian take on the formidable task of replacing their onboard toe rail batten.  It’s common for hardwood rails, to […]

Do I Need An Accumulator Tank? It’s very common to find accumulator tanks onboard, especially on boats that are being used as liveaboards where a constant supply of water is […]

Basic 12v Water System In this video, Greg Virgoe runs us through a basic installation of a cold water setup onboard a van.  Though Greg is installing this system […]

Installing LED Strip Lights In A Sailboat There is no greater feeling than repowering a project yacht and turning a new lighting system on for the first time.  It’s even better when […]

Creating Lexan Boat Windows In this video, Alex takes on the task of creating Lexan Boat Windows. Lexan lenses are made from polycarbonate which offers greater impact […]

Installing Fake Teak On A Deck In this video, Alex demonstrates his simple but effective method for installing fake teak on a deck. EVA Teak Foam is bonded to pre-resined […]

Swapping Out Lead Acid For Lithium In this Video Alex talks about the process of swapping out his lead acid leaure batteries for a Lithium phosphate subsitute.  From a technical […]

Using Shower Pumps For Boat Drainage In this video Alex demonstrates his method of using a 12v sump pump box to form a deck cockpit drainidge system.  The original cockpit drain […]

Installing An Anchor Light Up A Mast In this super handy guide  Alex talks us through his process of installing an anchor light on his sailing vessel – Meraki.  We also get to a t […]