Living aboard teaches you which spare tools you actually use
One of the tasks on Lauren Landers Sailing's project list was reorganising all her spare tools and parts. After spending real time living and sailing on the boat, she had a clear picture of what she genuinely reached for and what had simply been taking up locker space. That clarity made it straightforward to identify a good number of items she could donate rather than carry further. The longer you live aboard, the more honestly you can assess what belongs on the boat.
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A rough boat maintenance day can drain you completely
After getting back to the boat, Lauren faced a string of jobs that, taken together, just sucked the life right out of her. That kind of exhausting day is pretty normal when you return from time away and have a long list of tasks waiting. Th
Why a combination wrench set with socket ends is ideal for tight engine spaces
Lauren Landers Sailing recommends a compact combination wrench set where one end is a standard open wrench and the other end has a ratcheting socket. The original motivation was impeller replacement work, where access is tight and a full so
Print-on-demand as supplemental income for liveaboard sailors
Lauren Landers Sailing shares this print-on-demand approach specifically for people who are already out cruising or planning to be, and who need a small, flexible income stream. The goal is not necessarily a full-time business. It can simpl