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Adam Morris
May 246 min read
We Test for the Best Synthetic Teak - Plus Flexiteek after One Year
When we decided to replace the worn-out, real teak on our transom sugar scoops, we thought it might be best to look into synthetics.
Adam Morris
Oct 18, 20235 min read
Battle of the Teak Cleaners - Snappy Teak-Nu vs Star Brite
We are teak oilers over varnishers, so our teak needs regular elbow grease. In our (seemingly never-ending) quest for the right teak cleaner
Adam Morris
Jul 12, 20232 min read
Learning Marine Diesel Engines with "Marine Diesel Engine Essentials - A Learning and Coloring Book"
Angie's always on the team solving problems, and not understanding the inner workings of diesel engines meant they were just black boxes — b
Adam Morris
Jun 11, 20234 min read
Favorite Headlamp for Boat Projects
Out of the motley crew, one is leaps and bounds ahead as our daily driver: the Hurkins Orbit. See below for some side by side comparisons
Adam Morris
May 15, 20233 min read
Our Best Marine Shower Sump Pump Upgrade - I Finally Got Fed Up Cleaning Hair Out of Strainers
Connie had three Jabsco shower pumps (model 37202-2012). None of these pumps were broken, and I had multiple spare service kits for the Jab
Adam Morris
Apr 8, 20233 min read
McLube OneDrop vs Dry Lube - Review and Usage Tips for Lubricating Marine Ball Bearings
We've found that McLube OneDrop is the best lubricant for keeping our ball bearing blocks working like a dream. And I was making a big mist
Angela DeFinis
Mar 2, 20234 min read
Star Brite Deck Cleaner Vs FSR FACEOFF - Very Unexpected Results
We’ve seen FSR promoted by many respectable personalities on the interwebs, but should we switch from our tried and true Starbrite deck clea
Adam Morris
Oct 20, 20225 min read
You are (Probably) Crimping Marine Electrical Connectors Wrong, and I Was Too
If you own a cruising boat, you will have to learn to be an electrician (in addition to a painter, a detailer, a mechanic, a rigger, and a p
Adam Morris
Oct 3, 20223 min read
Before Replacing your Steering Wheel's Leather Wrap, Consider Painting
Confianza's steering wheel was getting worse for wear and starting to stand out (not in a good way).
Adam Morris
Sep 22, 20222 min read
Replacement Knobs for Gebo Portlights in the USA
These Gebo port light knobs are not a great design in my opinion. Once they start corroding and get hard to spin, they often break. And th
Adam Morris
Jul 9, 20203 min read
Boat Dollars... and an Introduction
Early on in our boating career, we were flabbergasted by just how much things that had the word "marine" attached would cost. Definitely a
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