Cheap Plastic Calipers That Won't Rust — and We Use Constantly
We reach for calipers constantly, but rarely for machinist precision. These cheap plastic ones don't rust, cost almost nothing, and are accurate enough for the everyday 'what size is that?' — rope, cable, glass, screws, you name it.
Sony XS-MP1611 Marine Speakers: 'Marine Certified' That Didn't Last
We bought name-brand Sony XS-MP1611 'marine certified' speakers for the boat in 2023. By this season the cones had completely deteriorated — a cautionary tale about what 'marine' on the box actually guarantees.
Hot Water Heater on Battery Power?
Although the boat is in the tropics and we don't have a/c - we still enjoy a hot/warmish shower at night for
Anchor Light Automation
There are very easy, simple solutions for automating an anchor light. Mostly, those solutions involve either a new anchor light housing or a new anchor
Paddle North Loon's Nest vs. the Sunchill: The Two Differences That Matter
We compared Paddle North's 10ft Loon's Nest to the Sunchill. Two differences stand out — a ring you can actually sit on, and screw-down mounts for drink holders and GoPros — plus a tough rub rail and an overpressure valve built to last.
Splinter Out: The Disposable Splinter Remover You'll Be Glad You Have
Cheap, disposable, and exactly what you want the moment someone catches a splinter. We keep Splinter Out on the boat, in the RV, and at home.
We Built a Boat Tracker — and an Anchor Alarm You Can Set From Shore
The tracking and anchor alarm we built for WhereIsOurBoat have run our own boat from the Dominican Republic to the BVI. The feature we love most: an anchor alarm you can set from your phone on shore.
Show Me Your Dinghy Light — A Full Season Aboard (Including a Night on the Seabed)
A full season on our outboard, one accidental night on the seabed in 15 feet of water, and it still works perfectly. Here is our take on the Show Me Your Dinghy light.
Marine Solar Sizing Calculator
Free marine solar sizing calculator. Daily energy need + peak sun hours + realistic loss factors → recommended panel wattage. Tuned to what we actually see on Yoto in the tropics.
Marine Battery Bank Sizing Calculator
Free marine battery bank sizing calculator. Plug in daily Wh consumption, days of autonomy, and chemistry — get the right bank size in Ah. The same calculator we use on Yoto.
Marine Fuse Sizing Calculator (ABYC E-11)
Free marine DC fuse size calculator using ABYC E-11 standards. Sizes fuses for continuous, intermittent, motor, and inverter loads — and warns if your wire can't safely handle the fuse.
Marine Wire Gauge Calculator (ABYC E-11)
Free marine DC wire size calculator using ABYC E-11 standards. Enter current, distance, voltage, and acceptable drop — get the right AWG every time. The same calculator we use on Yoto.