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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'.
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.
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.
Reusing Shrinkwrap

Reusing Shrinkwrap

Boat shrinkwrap will provide good protection for your boat in storage, but it's not cheap. Bill Toth has found a way to counteract that.
How To Build A Light Bar

How To Build A Light Bar

Now here's a foolproof, fairly simple way to make sure your salty trailer always has working lights.
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.