THE BLOG

Buying a catamaran? Here's some useful resources from people who've been there, including a handover checklist, tap tests video, and yacht broker insights.

Choosing the right anchor is an important decision for liveaboard cruisers. We share popular options, things to consider and our real-world experiences that led us to trust the Mantus M1 on our catamaran

Is a watermaker worth it on a cruising sailboat? After years of full-time sailing and ocean passages, we share the real pros, cons, and whether you should install one.

Liveaboard sailors explain how sailboat watermakers work, how much water cruisers use, power requirements, maintenance, and whether installing one is worth it.

Are you considering getting Starlink? We've had it for 3+ years so here's my honest opinions on how well it works, and whether it's worth having.

Learn how to use a VPN with Starlink, including why you need one, tips for optimizing the connection and our experience using a Starlink VPN as we sail the world.

Let's take a look at the essential tools every liveaboard cruiser and boat owner should consider carrying to do basic engine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Keep your crew and vessel safe with 7 practical layers of boat security. From high-tech alarms to simple camera setups, learn how to protect your boat from unwanted trouble.

With the quiet release of the upgraded Starlink Roam 100GB plan, how will this impact users? Let's take a look at what's changed.

Here's a rundown of the main things to know about marine Starlink, including the plans, hardware and what it costs to get internet at sea.

A real-world look at how we actually use power living aboard, how lifestyle choices change demand, and the practical ways cruisers generate electricity off-grid.

High-speed internet has become a must-have for many liveaboard sailors. We rely on Starlink Mini on our catamaran, so here's our honest review!

Choosing the right Starlink mount can be crucial on a boat so let's breakdown what's available with tips on what to look for.

In this tutorial I walk you through the steps to view your fuel flow rate on the Yanmar marine diesel engine interface while motoring.

Looking for the best online boating supply stores in the US? Discover these top online marine supply stores that deliver to the US & beyond!

Having the right apps on your phone or tablet can make boat life easier as a liveaboard cruiser!

Having your boat worked on can be stressful so here's five things I suggest doing when having trades or suppliers working on your boat.

Our Leopard 45 came from the factory equipped with two 4JH45 marine diesel engines. It's a Yanmar common rail 4-cylinder inline diesel, and like all engines it requires regular checks and routine servicing to help it in top shape. In this quick guide I'm going to run you through what we think are the key things to know about basic maintenance for the Yanmar 4JH45 and Yanmar 4JH57 marine diesel motors, including the service intervals, tools we keep aboard and main parts you'll

A guide to the essential yacht galley appliances you should consider for your sailing home from an live aboard cruisers perspective.

Here's our thoughts on making DIY fuel polishers for the marine diesel engine about your sailing yacht or power boat.