We live in a very beautiful area, one of the best in the world. This may be why it's so busy every summer. If you haven't extended your cruising into the shoulder seasons or even winter, we think you'd be very surprised. This course will share many ideas about off season weather, heater systems, and […]
We're in this together, right? Right. But maybe you could use some tips on how to make the working-together-on-the-boat piece go more smoothly. We'll talk about things like, setting up procedures; attending to how you speak to one another; devising safe line handling techniques; understanding the role of the Lookout ... and much more. Capt. […]
Discover the secret of year-round cruising comfort - warm cabins and hot water in November! Get rid of the damp cushions and moldy Musto's by adding heat and circulation - the most desired upgrade to a Pacific Northwest cruising boat. If properly sized, installed and maintained a heating system should allow you four season cruising […]
The Lifesling was developed for sailboats, but with some inventive rigging it is also extremely useful on power boats. The biggest challenges are finding a good location for the Lifesling and, most importantly, figuring out how to rig the 5:1 Block and Tackle connection-point that is high enough and strong enough. Capt. Linda Lewis teaches […]
There are many new choices for generating and managing power on your boat – solar cells, fuel cells, high-output alternators and of course – a genset..... Then the question, how do I manage? Modern cruising vessels have become very power hungry, and many operators don’t have a “Balanced electrical system’ that performs and lasts. This […]
Instructor: Matt Mardesich Cruisers College will take you through the ins and outs of your outboard engine during this 3 hour class. Nearly every cruising boat has an outboard powered dinghy. These motors have been around for a long time and are very dependable if maintained properly. Ethanol in our fuel systems is creating more […]
Lately there is a lot of talk about lithium batteries. These batteries are everywhere from electric toothbrushes, vacuums, bikes, cars and boats. The boating industry knows that boat installation can be much more complicated than a simple eBike, phone, or computer. Upgrading to lithium batteries makes sense for many cruisers and the benefits are great. […]
Marine Canvas for Cruisers by Mike Reese, Sunday afternoon lab Saturday November 18th 9:00 - 4:00 pm & Sunday, November 19th 1:00-4:00 pm Boat Canvas Bootcamp Having quality canvas aboard your boat helps to protect your investment and make your time on the water as safe and enjoyable as possible. Professionally made marine canvas can […]
Marine Canvas for Cruisers by Mike Reese, Sunday morning lab Saturday November 18th 9:00 - 4:00 pm & Sunday, November 19th 9:00-12:00 pm Boat Canvas Bootcamp Having quality canvas aboard your boat helps to protect your investment and make your time on the water as safe and enjoyable as possible. Professionally made marine canvas can […]
Cruisers College will offer an all day course about your diesel propulsion engine. Having your Diesel engine fail while underway can ruin your day. Worse, it could put you and your crew in a dangerous position. In general, marine diesel engines are incredibly reliable. They seem just to need, air, fuel, and water for cooling. […]