Tag: Products
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12V Wiring Diagram from our Lithium Battery Installation
We received multiple requests for a schematic of our recent 12V wiring project, so Paul put together this diagram showing all of the electronics that were used for our lithium battery upgrade. I hope this is helpful to all who are undertaking this project. As always, if you have a general question, feel free to…
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Lithium Battery Upgrade
Our AGM batteries were on the boat before we purchased Mystic Hearts four years ago and had certainly done their job for us over the years, but their ability to keep us charged started getting worse until we finally decided that we couldn’t go cruising again without changing them out. So, we spent winter 2023/2024…
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The Best Way to Dry Dishes on a Boat
We’ve lived on a sailboat now for 3.5 years and through trial and error have figured out what is absolutely essential to make life easier aboard and what we thought we once needed but is not actually necessary. Unlike most homes, we do not have a dishwasher on the boat. Yes, it gets old washing…
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Product Review: Spinlock ALTO Belt Pack
Note: Our review of this product was part of a paid promotion. Our thoughts about the product are our honest opinion. I didn’t know what to expect when our ALTO belt pack from Spinlock came in the mail. I pulled it out of the packaging, read through the safety information, and was quickly impressed. Approved…
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Love a Good Sailing Magazine? I’ve Got a Deal for You!
We’ve become affiliates with our friends at Latitudes and Attitudes magazine and wanted you to know that they are currently running a subscription offer that includes the first 30 days for free! Digital subscriptions are only $14.99/year for 4 issues. Each issue is jam packed with sailing information and inspiration that even the most experienced…
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Our FAVORITE mug for life aboard. Get it before it’s gone!
Yeti makes our all-time favorite mug…well, they did. Their popular 10 oz lowball tumbler was recently discontinued, which is a huge shame because of how versatile it is. This tumbler is the perfect size for our morning lattes or evening sundowners. It’s actually our go-to mug for just about everything and it comes in great…
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