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Welcome to The Boat Galley podcast, filled with tips and how-to's to help you sail away into the sunset -- whether for the weekend or forever.

Each episode is filled with information you can act on immediately and there's plenty of encouragement, too. You CAN do this!

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Oct 20, 2025

If you make strong boat wiring connections the first time, you won't have to redo them later. Here are the best tips I've learned from years of doing wiring jobs on the boat. 

Summary:

You won't find these tips in any electrical manual. They are the things I wish someone had told me the first time I picked up a crimper....


Sep 8, 2025

You need to ask about more than price when you're hauling your boat out at a yard. These are some questions to ask to avoid being unhappy and unable to relaunch your vessel.

Summary: 

You need to ask about more than price when you're hauling your boat out at a yard. These are some questions to ask to avoid being...


Jul 14, 2025

When working on boat projects, extra hands can help--especially smaller ones. But how do you deal with minor injuries that result?

Summary

For all the talk about the importance of mechanical ability and hand strength for boat projects, sometimes having hands small enough to get into tight spaces is even more crucial....


Feb 3, 2025

Deciding how to divide cruising time between work and pleasure is a real conundrum.  Another joint podcast wherein we answer a fantastic question about life balance from a follower.

 

Podcast Summary

No one starts cruising so they can work on their boat all the time. Yes, it's important to keep your vessel in good...


Aug 19, 2024

PVC is handy for many boat projects. It's lightweight, available everywhere, and doesn't rust. But how do you cut it without going nuts? Here's my favorite tool.

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