With Christmas just around the corner, and knowing how difficult it is to get the gifts right, we have decided to make a list of ideas to give to any fan of Boating, DIY or the sea in general … Let it not be said that the wise men fall short of ideas. In the video you can see my favorites, the ones that I […]
Did you know you can have an electric winch on your boat for less than $20? In this article (and video), I’ll show you step by step how to save over $2000 by converting any manual winch (sailing winch / capstan) into an electric one using a simple, cheap, and highly effective system. You’ll also learn: 👉 If you own a sailboat, this can save […]
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, […]
Did you know you can control your autopilot wirelessly without spending over $200? 🤯 In this article, I’ll show you how to build your own wireless remote control compatible with Simrad, B&G and Robertson (R3000X) autopilots for under $20, using cheap and easy-to-find components. 👉 But first, here’s the full video with the complete step-by-step process: 🎥 Full Video ⚓ Why build your own autopilot […]
Power consumption, dimming, remote control and low-cost automation LED lighting is probably one of the cheapest, quickest and most effective upgrades you can make on a boat. Not only does it drastically reduce electrical consumption, but it also rejuvenates the interior, improves onboard comfort and multiplies lighting possibilities, especially at night. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about LED strips on […]
Greetings sailors, In today’s post we are going to see some of the revisions and maintenance tasks of the living work that can be carried out with the boat in the water, submerging ourselves, and that will allow us to save a few euros in crane lifts and descents and at the same time they will allow us to lengthen the times between strandings, reducing […]
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