Sailboat living

Synopsis Expand/Collapse Synopsis The second in a series of highly practical, hands-on, step-by-step photographic manuals, Upgrading Your Boat's Interior fills a gap in the market for the DIY boat builder and repairer. It is a subject covered only in piecemeal fashion by the yachting press, which, like general boat maintenance and repair manuals, can't go into the level of detail Mike Westin does. This is a visual, hand-holding guide, dwelling on the practical details of upgrading every…

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

Welcome to our humble abode! This is home. Sailing vessel "LAHO" pronounced la-hoe, like ta-hoe. She's a 1982 37-foot Endeavour B Plan sailboat.

Sailing Vessel Types and Rigs art print by Zapista. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.

When living on a boat, function must always take precedence over form, so the phrase "interior decorating" is laughable.

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.

10 of the best PBO reader-submitted DIY practical projects to enhance your summer cruise