Boat Systems

A reliable boat begins below the surface—how it's constructed, in the systems that power, steer, and sustain her. These guides cover the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing foundations that keep a vessel seaworthy far from shore. Written from experience, they focus on practical understanding, clear diagnostics, and self-reliant maintenance offshore.

Keeping the Boat Alive

Every switch, pump, and circuit is part of a larger ecosystem. Learning how they interact — and how to fix them when they don’t — is what separates a good sailor from a competent voyager. Here you’ll find straightforward discussions on troubleshooting, upgrades, redundancy, and the gear that matters when conditions turn rough.

The goal isn’t to turn every sailor into an engineer, but to make sure you understand your boat well enough to trust her. When you know your systems inside out, you sail with true confidence — wherever the horizon leads.