Author Archives: captnmike

New Sound Insulation / Sound Proofing The Engine Compartment

Posted on March 24, 2016 by captnmike

Last spring I needed to replace and upgrade the Sound Insulation / Sound Proofing on my boat after upgrading and installing a new engine in the boat. The engine compartment and panels had to be modified with the port side … Continue reading →

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Selecting The Correct Life-jacket / PFD

Posted on March 3, 2016 by captnmike

Selecting the correct Life Jacket or PFD (Personal Flotation Device) today can be a daunting and confusing task.  Go into most any well stocked boating supply or sporting goods store and you will probably find what looks like miles and … Continue reading →

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Assembling Hoses With The Secret Sauce

Posted on February 20, 2016 by captnmike

Assembling hoses is not one of my favorite jobs on a boat, always tough to get the hose to slide on the fitting no matter what lube I tried. This last spring I re-powered my boat.  When it came time … Continue reading →

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An Ode To Credit Card Captains Around The World

Posted on February 8, 2016 by captnmike

Have you ever see someone that makes you wonder if a Boating Safety Class would have helped at all? These folks crashed 6 boats in 45 minutes, cut a mooring line or two, and the list went on. These are … Continue reading →

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2015 Year In Review

Posted on December 29, 2015 by captnmike

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. A special thanks to everyone that stopped by in 2015, since I don’t have any ads on the site the only “payment” I get is someone stopping … Continue reading →

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DIY & Low Cost Gifts For Your Favorite Skipper

Posted on December 8, 2015 by captnmike

Finding an affordable gift for your favorite skipper can sometimes be difficult.  Not everyone can afford several hundred dollars for the new Hi-Tech Halyard or several thousand for a new Sail. Here are some easy DIY projects you can do … Continue reading →

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DIY Gifts for the Holidays

Posted on December 3, 2015 by captnmike

Gifts for boaters and others can sometimes be a bit difficult, so I thought I would share with you several gifts I have made for boating friends and others, these are all low cost and you can make them yourself.  … Continue reading →

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My New Cold Weather Insulated Sailing Gloves

Posted on November 21, 2015 by captnmike

This spring I bought new pair of Gill Three Season Gloves having gotten so tired of cold fingers. The gloves are made of 1.5mm neoprene insulation  with a high tech non-slip fabric on the palms and fingers.  The entire hand is  … Continue reading →

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