BoatSystems
Haul outs and Dirty Hands: What to Know Before and During Your First Haul-Out
The winter we put Bolongo on the hard for the first time taught us more about boat maintenance than any single season since. Here's the real story, plus the checklist we wish we'd had.
Water in the Bilge: Our Real Leak Hunt, Plus Everything You Need to Know About Bilges and Bilge Pumps
A little water in the bilge sent us on a leak hunt that took us from a marina survey to gutting our own saloon in Tunisia. Here's what we learned about bilges, bilge pumps, and where that water really comes from.
Sparks in the Dark: What We Learned About 12V, 24V, 48V and 230V Boat Electrical Systems
One stormy night, sparks flying from the walls taught us we had no idea how our boat's electrical systems actually worked. Here's the real breakdown of 12V, 24V, 48V and 230V systems, and how they're meant to be wired together, safely.
A Chain of Reactions: What We Learned About Anchor Chain, Anchor Types, and What Actually Holds in the Med
Our chain locker turned into a pile of rust gravel, so we replaced 80 metres of chain ourselves. Here's everything that taught us about chain, anchor types, Mediterranean seabeds, and what the good gear actually costs