After buying our boat, we quickly realized there are two types of boat owners: 1. The type with money who pays for any repairs or renovations they need 2. The type that cannot afford to throw endless money at a hobby and likes to get their hands dirty and DIY everything. As I'm sure you can guess, we fall into the second category.Being a designer who has never owned more than the furniture inside our apartment, I couldn't WAIT to get started on completely redecorating the cabin (the…

Step by step instructions to that glossy reflective varnish finish that gives your boat the best curb appeal. For under $250, we made Optimystique's teak look amazing. Here's how...

After trying to come up with various ways to make the boat feel bigger and brighter (more hatches, LED lighting, mirrors) we finally decided to go ahead and break one of the biggest taboos in the sailing world - PAINT THE INTERIOR!

Over time and with use, the gelcoat on your boat can become dull, making your boat look old. Restoring your gelcoat can help restore the shine of your boat and protect its surface. Begin by making sure any surface dirt and stains are...

Ahoy! Tour Our Updated Ticon 30 Sailboat Interior. Check out this sailboat interior makeover with before & after photos and get sailboat decorating ideas. New sailboat upholstery, freshly oiled teak, DIY ice dyed pillows, and a few accessories updated this vintage sailboat! See more of this Ticon interior on the blog, if you love the sailboat aesthetic and sailboat living. Easy sailboat interior ideas cabin, sailboat interior decorating ideas, sailboat interior DIY.

A former charter yacht chef share tips for organizing your boat’s galley and cooking on board. There's never enough counter space. Marine refrigeration tips. Cooking with propane. Why gimbaled stove with moveable fiddles, pressure cooker, coffee thermos, yogurt strainer and… dog bowls are essential for cooking and eating on the boat. Cruising recipe: frying pan bread.

Hey guys! I'm in the process of painting my entire boat inside and out. I've spent the last few days sanding the outside of the boat and applied the...

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The top 10 mistakes new liveaboard sailors make! Make sure you read this BEFORE moving aboard your sailboat!