Make & Create

Turn a Cooler Into a Compartment

You say you have a cooler you’d rather use for stowing gear than chilling drinks? Here’s how you can add sufficient ventilation without ruining the structure.

Son Of A Sailor

What began as a simple idea — rig a pretend wheel onto the boat to preoccupy his toddler son — blossomed into a cool project (and present).

Build A Portable Livewell

Save money by making your own livewell using an old cooler and some basic skills. Here are the step-by-step instructions.

Make Your Own Crew Shirts

With just a few simple materials and a little time and creativity, you can put your boat name and logo on just about anything. Here's how.

How To Make A Dinghy Cover

Two intrepid cruisers set out to protect their precious dinghy from bumps, scrapes, and damaging UV rays. Here's how they did it.

Removable Trailer Lights

Dunking your trailer lights in the water can lead to corrosion and premature failure. Prolong their life by mounting them on a board that you can easily remove before backing down the ramp.

How To Make A Fender Board

Fenders are great, but they work less well when you need to lie alongside a piling. For that you'll need a fender board.

How To Make A Cooler Colder

Want your drinks and snacks to stay cold longer without forking over hundreds for a high-end cooler? Here's how to hack a cheap model.

Is It A Boat Or A Bed?

Tom Beatty built a unique present for his 3-year-old grandson, a bed in the shape of a boat.