Make & Create

Turn A Cooler Into A Compartment

Turn A Cooler Into A Compartment

You say you have a cooler you’d rather use for stowing gear than chilling drinks? Here’s how you can add sufficient ventilation without ruining the structure.
Son Of A Sailor

Son Of A Sailor

What began as a simple idea — rig a pretend wheel onto the boat to preoccupy his toddler son — blossomed into a cool project (and present).
Build A Portable Livewell

Build A Portable Livewell

Here's an easy way to keep your bait from going belly-up without breaking the bank.
Make Your Own Crew Shirts

Make Your Own Crew Shirts

With just a few simple materials and a little time and creativity, you can put your boat name and logo on just about anything. Here's how.
How To Make A Dinghy Cover

How To Make A Dinghy Cover

Two intrepid cruisers set out to protect their precious dinghy from bumps, scrapes, and damaging UV rays. Here's how they did it.
Removable Trailer Lights

Removable Trailer Lights

A removable trailer-light board halts corrosion before it can happen.
How To Make A Fender Board

How To Make A Fender Board

Fenders are great, but they work less well when you need to lie alongside a piling. For that you'll need a fender board.
How To Make A Cooler Colder

How To Make A Cooler Colder

Want your drinks and snacks to stay cold longer without forking over hundreds for a high-end cooler? Here's how to hack a cheap model.
Is It A Boat Or A Bed

Is It A Boat Or A Bed

The story of one lucky boy's first turn at the 'helm'.