Boat Maintenance – Nauti Hacks & Short Stacks

Getting Greasy with the Glassy

Growing up, my dad made sure I could take care of my own car long before I ever owned one. I have even diagnosed engine issues by sound—my party trick, apparently. Chris has lovingly dubbed me “Mechanic Barbie”. I don’t mind working on the boats either; I’ve helped him replace impellers, winterize engines, and tackleContinue reading “Getting Greasy with the Glassy”

Boat Cushions and Cooking

I love being out on the water, but honestly, half the fun of boating (for me, anyway) is tearing things apart and putting them back together again. While some people hire professionals for maintenance and renovations, I apparently decided that we will become the professionals – whether Chris likes it or not. I’ll never forgetContinue reading “Boat Cushions and Cooking”

In the throes of winter

Well, here we are. Deep in the throes of winter. Another day with nothing to do but to sit around and eat, drink and try not worry about my boats sitting outside on the hard. This morning here in Wisconsin I woke up to -5 degree temps with the forecast calling for -9 degrees forContinue reading “In the throes of winter”