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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.
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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).
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Build A Portable Livewell
Here's an easy way to keep your bait from going belly-up without breaking the bank.
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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.
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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.
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Removable Trailer Lights
A removable trailer-light board halts corrosion before it can happen.
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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.
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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.
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Is It A Boat Or A Bed
The story of one lucky boy's first turn at the 'helm'.
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