Category: DIY

DIY
29/06/2024

CNC Customized Switch Panels

Today we will see how we can build and update the instrument and engine panels of the boat. We will add functionalities, renew its aesthetics, and even build one from scratch with a CNC machine for less than 150 euros. We are going to see all types of buttons, indicators, ignition keys, buzzers, etc. All elements that we can update and incorporate into our panels. […]

DIY Electric systems
16/06/2024

Fridge on board. All you need to know

We teach you step by step how to improve, maintain and repair your refrigerator in the face of the most common problems that you will encounter. In this video we will learn the basic operation of a refrigerator, the different options we have in portable and fixed refrigerators to be able to have cold food and drinks on board. Including some options, such as the […]

DIY Electronics Security
09/06/2024

DIY anti-intruder alarm with video surveillance and mobile alert

Greetings sailors, Today we are going to learn how to make a surveillance system for the interior of our boat so that it warns us if someone slips into it and to be able to monitor the interior of it. And all this spending about 18$ on materials. In reality, the solution that we are going to carry out is exactly the same to protect […]

DIY
24/05/2024

How to build a mast ladder by yourself to climb solo to the top of the mast

Greetings sailors, Today we are going to see how to make a mast ladder to be able to comfortably climb the mast of our boats for about 50 euros and saving us more than 800. This will even allow you to climb comfortably and quickly alone. Climbing the mast of our sailboats is a necessity that we can have with certain frequency and that is […]

DIY Electronics Technology
10/05/2024

How to get free WIFI on your boat

Greatings Sailors, Today we are going to see all the steps necessary to install a WIFI network on our boat, how to give it free Internet when we are at the dock, and how to back up that Internet with another one for when we are sailing. This post can also be applied to have free WIFI in your van, motorhome, or vacation house… In […]