Category: DIY

24/05/2024

How to build a mast ladder by yourself to climb solo to the top of the mast

Greetings sailors, Today we are going to see how to make a mast ladder to be able to comfortably climb the mast of our boats for about 50 euros and saving us more than 800. This will even allow you to climb comfortably and quickly alone. Climbing the mast of our sailboats is a necessity that we can have with certain frequency and that is […]

10/05/2024

How to get free WIFI on your boat

Greatings Sailors, Today we are going to see all the steps necessary to install a WIFI network on our boat, how to give it free Internet when we are at the dock, and how to back up that Internet with another one for when we are sailing. This post can also be applied to have free WIFI in your van, motorhome, or vacation house… In […]

25/04/2024

Low cost remote control for your anchor windlass

Greatings sailors, Today we are going to install a remote control for our anchor windlass. When I bought my boat, luckily, it already had an electric windlass to raise and lower the anchor. Truth be told, it is very convenient when anchoring and also it allows you to have many meters of chain to release and collect comfortably. In most common installations, the electric windlasses […]

05/04/2024

Rigid vs flexible Solar Panels. Which is the best option

What type of solar panels are the most efficient? Rigid or Flexible? We will explore every crucial aspect you should consider when choosing between rigid and flexible solar panels. We will meticulously analyze its performance, durability, weight and efficiency, giving you a clear perspective on which one best suits your specific needs. Additionally, we will take you step-by-step through a detailed installation process aboard a […]

17/03/2024

Build a Stainless Steel Sail Arch without Welds

We teach you the simplest way to build stainless steel structures, without welding and with simple tools. We will build a stern arch for our boat, in which to place elements such as rigid solar panels, or a wind turbine. We will do all this by working and joining all the pieces using rivets and fittings, which will not require any type of welding, providing […]

02/03/2024

Low cost insulation

We teach you step by step how to add a layer of thermal and acoustic insulation to your boats and camper vans while spending very little money. In this episode we are going to see the most economical insulation alternatives, alternatives to the famous Kaiflex, comparing their characteristics and subjecting them to tests, among which we include a litmus test, literally. And above all, we […]