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How To Replace A Boat Hatch Seal

How To Replace A Boat Hatch Seal – It’s Not As Easy As You Think!

June 16, 2020 9 Comments

If you think the job to replace a boat hatch seal is easy, think again. What looks like a one to two-hour job turned into a six-hour frustrating drama with multiple trips to a workshop and boat store. But we made mistakes. Watch this ten-minute video to avoid the stumbling blocks we ran into so[Read More]

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Thru-hull Fittings

Thru-Hull Fittings Seacock Replacement

January 7, 2020 4 Comments

In this sailing how-to video, Simon covers a thru-hull fittings seacock replacement. Simon also explains what they are, how they work, how they break and provides a demonstration on how to replace one. Carry on reading below the video to find the products we used during our thru-hull fitting replacement, a checklist that covers the steps[Read More]

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Lewmar Winch Service Checklist

Lewmar Winch Service Checklist

October 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

It wasn’t until we used our winch one day, and it made a horrible sound, that we discovered that it needed to be serviced. No – we didn’t have a Lewmar winch service checklist to remind us of this job. I suppose we’re not unlike most bluewater cruisers in that we’re always learning as we[Read More]

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Teak Deck Repair

Teak Deck Repair – An Easy-To-Follow 10 Step Process

September 17, 2019 7 Comments

In this post, I’ll show you what needs to be repaired on a teak deck, the tools and supplies necessary to repair it, the step-by-step teak deck repair process, and I’ll also offer some tips and tell you about what does and doesn’t work. Read the steps and then watch the video at the end[Read More]

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The 7 Steps To Servicing A Feathering Boat Propeller

7 Steps To Servicing A Feathering Propeller

May 21, 2019 2 Comments

A feathering propeller needs to be serviced at least once a year. To do a full service the boat needs to be out of the water. Watch the video and then check out the 7 steps to servicing a feathering propeller (checklist) below.

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Diesel Generator Service

How To Service A Diesel Generator On A Sailboat

April 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

In this video, Simon will show you how to do a yearly diesel generator service. This service includes changing the air filter, oil filter, oil, belts, coolant, changing any bad hoses, impeller, cleaning the heat exchanger and putting on a new anode. When we first got a boat, we let others service our engines for us. Time after time we were disappointed to find that things were done wrong or not done at all. Discover how you can service your generator yourself!

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Preventing Engine Failure

Preventing Boat Engine Failure

November 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

What’s the number one thing a boater should do in the hopes of preventing boat engine failure? To ensure routine engine checks are completed. On Britican, we do a series of routine engine checks before EVERY voyage. On the video below, Simon will show you how he completes each check.

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Sailboat Maintenance Checklist

Sailboat Maintenance Checklist – 10 Critical Daily/Weekly Checks

November 14, 2017 5 Comments

When your boat is stationary for any length of time – either at a marina or at anchor, if you’re going to be living on the boat and using the various systems there are several key things to keep an eye on. Below you’ll find a 10-step Sailboat Maintenance Checklist for routine mission-critical daily and/or[Read More]

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Make Port Window Screens

How to make port window screens

May 16, 2017 5 Comments

The one thing that drives me absolutely insane about liveaboard life is mosquitoes. After three years of living on our sailboat and over 18,500 miles of sailing my toleration for bug bites is extremely low. Learning how to make port window screens helps reduce the problem. For boaters to avoid getting eaten alive, the first line of defense is[Read More]

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Gelcoat Repair

Gelcoat Repair | Checklist & Video Instructions

April 4, 2017 1 Comment

A gelcoat repair on a boat can be inexpensive and easy. Here you’ll find step-by-step instructions and a video on how to use a gelcoat repair kit to make a nick, scratch or chip disappear. Gelcoat Repair Kit Instructions Clean the damaged area using acetone to eliminate dirt, grease and wax. Make sure to avoid[Read More]

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