The photo collage below shows most of the projects on this site. Click any picture to go to that project for more photos and a description.
Front and back of one of eight portlight panels
DIY non-skid paint
The color of our carpet mats is so close, they look like they were installed at the factory. It’s time to clean these.
Gotta love a foot-deep finish
Stove after restoration
AFTER – new bunk securely fastened
BEFORE – Original bolt rope whipping
Foresail pendant (middle)
Backup camera solution
Above galley storage and a tamer stove
Rear loading and docking position with support poles in the rear jaw slides
AFTER – New bushings pressed into place
Boom vang assembled a la carte
Under V berth storage
Location and connections for the rectifier/regulator
AFTER – easy to tighten and guards against injuries
Jib sheet attached by an alpine butterfly knot and a soft shackle
Mast stepping with the boom as a gin pole
Gas springs for your lazarette lids
DIY reproduction classic emblems
Starboard side of the two-part boom topping lift
Slacken your forestay with a flick of a lever
DIY stern perch seats
Quick disconnect hydraulic line to the Demco actuator
Upgrade your galley with an electric water pump
Don’t pop your top here!
Mainsail cover solution
DIY snap-on gear bags
BEFORE – A smelly mess!
AFTER – in ship shape
Mobility for the kicker
Middle sailing position with support poles in the forward jaw slides
Low-cost tiller lock
Wine glass rack
Crib board storage bag
AFTER – bright and glossy
Classic colors and a fresh look
Midship cleats
Upgrade to a gas spring operated outboard motor mount
Applying bottom paint over the barrier coat
Budget bimini top solution
AFTER – The mounted grill
Can you spot the problems?
Foredeck sail bag solution
Refinished aluminum propeller
Tiller coachwhipping
Get it on the action with a “fun sail”
Raymarine ST1000+ Tiller Pilot
AFTER – easy to see what’s going down or not
Dometic 970 Series Portable Toilet
DIY cockpit scupper grates
Webbing strap and carpet glides
Finished anchor light mounted next to the Windex
After the epoxy has hardened and the tape removed
Leech line exits through a Gransegel cleat above the clew
Easy to make flag halyard
Stuck swing keel pivot pin
Masthead with Ronstan RF251 sheaves and 8mm halyards
Just one of 15 maintenance blind spots
DIY mast gates open and closed
Rack with 12 lines stored within easy reach
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Propane Heater
How to paint cove and boot stripes like a pro
DIY turnbuckle boots
AFTER – Like new!
Tiller Tamer
Stop the gray water before it comes out the funnel
Genoa held wing-and-wing by a boat hook
Calkins trailer with custom tongue extension
Where to next?
Cleaned, faired, sealed, primed, and painted
AFTER – open valve to drain tank into funnel
Prototype made with an old hatch board until I make new hatch boards
LED strip lighting
Trailerable lazy jacks
AFTER – genoa drying
Removing the spring clip
Pump after restoration
Look ma, no knots!
Complete rewiring
Water pump cover and impeller
AFTER – Easy to attach and trimmable
Free and easy winch handle storage
Headsail downhaul solution
Boom tent
Black & Decker 12V Handheld Vacuum
New door closed
AFTER – Almost like new
DIY air compressor-powered oil extractor
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