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