Category: DIY

23/09/2022

Chain counter

In this post, we are going to see everything we need to build ourselves, a chain meter counter for the windlass anchor of our boat. A very simple and useful invention that for about 20 euros will allow us to anchor with much more criteria. In fact, in the video you have information about the correct anchoring and all the details about the operation and […]

01/07/2022

Orca attacks, solutions and fixes of fortune

In this video we are going to see and talk about the ORCAS ATTACKS that have occurred on sailboats in the area of Galicia and the Strait of Gibraltar in the last two years. It is not so much an opinion video, but a practical video about: what to do, WHAT WORKS and what doesn’t and, above all, very entertaining, dealing with the subject with […]

03/06/2022

How to apply silicone antifouling (Silic One) by yourself.

For a long time we had the idea of testing Hempel’s silicone antifouling patent at the next beaching of my boat. But the work and the cost seemed too expensive to me. Until the opportunity arose, I did my numbers to see how profitable it was, and I decided to try it myself. The following video shows my experience, how to carry out the entire […]

20/05/2022

Secrets, tricks and ideas with LED lighting

Today we are going to learn some secrets, tricks and ideas around LED lighting. We are going to see where it comes from, how LED lights work, their great advantages and various formats and ideas to apply to our boats (houses, vans or motorhomes), without giving up consuming very little energy, which is one of their great advantages. An educational episode, entertaining and above all […]

08/04/2022

Power inverters, microwaves and alternating current

We tell you the easiest way to make an alternating current electrical installation in your boats, motorhomes or isolated residences. How to have electricity to feed it through batteries, and a current inverter, which will allow you to operate: tools, appliances or even a microwave anywhere with total independence. The complete installation will correspond to the following scheme: The safest option and what manufacturers recommend […]

11/03/2022

Rev counter for our engine

I am surprised and concerned at how expensive some original parts for our boat engines can be.My Yanmar 2GM20F engine did not come with a rev counter, a tachometer, and when I started looking for the original part, especially the engine sensor, I almost fell on my ass: 200 euros for the engine sensor and at least 100 more for the clock !! A search […]