April 2026 - The Low Cost Sailor

17/04/2026

How to Choose the Best Ropes for Your Boat and Save Money | Complete Guide for Sailboats & Motorboats

If you own a boat, sooner or later you will need to replace some rope. It could be a worn halyard, old mooring lines damaged by the sun, a stiff sheet, or an anchor line that no longer inspires confidence. And then comes the big question: Which rope should I buy and how much should I spend? Today the market is full of options: nylon, […]

DIY Electric systems

11/04/2026

WiFi controller for switch panel

In this post we are going to see how to automate the switch panel of our boat, through a series of controllers and WiFi relays, to be able to manage it remotely through our mobile phone or a tablet or a small remote control or even directly with the voice. This will be very useful when it comes to turning on navigation or anchoring lights, […]