No name on the boat is already a warning—but it gets worse. This DIY hard dodger made from vehicle windshields isn’t just ugly, it’s unsafe and not built for ...

To learn more about Keane Insurance and to seek your bespoke boat policy check them out here - https://keanespecialty.com/get-a-quote?pid=YSN After nine ...

A fresh paint job and custom cockpit can hide serious issues. Old screwed-down teak decks often leak, and the real story is inside - water damage to hulls and ...

Welcome back to Sailing UV ⛵🐾 The greatest sailing show on Earth… according to Violet anyway 😅 If you’re new here — I’m Jonathan, and alongside my giant dog ...

Hurricane-damaged boats can become financial black holes. The cost of materials like teak is driven by shipping and taxes—so repairs are often far cheaper in ...

A boat listing with no real photos is never a good sign. This 1971 Little Harbor looks more like a project someone gave up on than a vessel ready to sail. ...

It seems these LCD hour meters found on Yanmar, Volvo, and VDO tachometers have a bad habit of going blank so you can no longer see the engine hours. A new ...

It’s not enough to have a ditch bag—you need to be able to reach it instantly, in the dark, under stress, and possibly through smoke. Where you store it, and ...

Most buyers approach boats with the wrong framework. Unlike cars, there’s no mileage benchmark, no universal build standard, and no simple depreciation curve. ...

In a lithium fire scenario, there’s no fighting it—only reacting. These fires generate their own oxygen and escalate instantly, turning the cabin into an ...

Boats from the late 1970s can be exceptional—but they come with specific risks tied to material changes during the oil crisis era. Osmosis issues aren’t ...

A lot of sailors delay leaving because they’re waiting for everything to be perfect—but that moment never comes. Offshore experience is built by going, not by ...

Systems fail—and when they do, your crew needs to be able to operate without them. Training under stripped-down conditions builds the instincts and confidence ...

Falling overboard is a danger even when at dock. Make sure your boarding ladder is easy to use in an emergency and is in good condition. #boatrepair #sailing ...

Even minor, unseen damage to a lithium battery can lead to internal failure—especially in a marine environment where impact and water exposure are common. Once ...

This week on Sailing UV… nothing goes according to plan 😅 We bounce between projects, start things we don’t finish (classic), and somehow still manage to make ...

Not all used boats are equal—and it often comes down to the owner. From minimal maintenance to full bluewater refits, understanding who owned the boat before ...

Some boats stand out for their unconventional design—but that uniqueness can become a major limitation offshore. If a vessel can’t be easily serviced or ...

Being a captain isn’t about certification—it’s about mindset. The responsibility begins the moment you decide to take people out, and your crew will look to ...

The first few days offshore are when fatigue is at its worst—and when decision-making breaks down. Without proper rest and watch structure, even experienced ...

A well-maintained boat tells a clear story. From upgraded rigging to structural decisions like removing teak decks, the details reveal whether a vessel has ...

To learn more about Keane Insurance and to seek your bespoke boat policy check them out here - https://keanespecialty.com/get-a-quote?pid=YSN With the final ...

Join me for a quick review of a 2006 Sea Ray Sundancer survey results. Learn more about how these boats are built and what to look out for if you are thinking ...

After months of rebuilding and living off the boat, we finally hit a turning point in our sailboat refit… we’re moving back aboard—even though the boat is far ...