DIY Corrosion Checker

A cool DIY project
http://ibuildthings.ryanblace.com/2013/01/12v-corrosion-checker.html

Marina Swap Meet Treasures

Today was the annual Marina Swap Meet - where "treasures of the bilge" may oft' be found - such as this book I picked up for $1 - by the world famous small boat sailor / and master ship wright - that documents the construction of his Lyle Hess designed vessel Taleisin - upon which he and his wife (Lin) circumnavigated. It was serendipitous - for I have met them both - and have sat in the warm cabin of Taleisin on a cold winter day when she was tied to the dock on Lake Union in Seattle for a boat show event.

Details of Classic Boat Construction, The Hull, 2nd edition
by Larry Pardey
$1


Upgrading Your Small Sailboat for Cruising
by Paul and Marya Butler
$2

Practical Yacht Joinery
Tool, Techniques, Tips
by Fred P. Bingham
$2

Understanding Rigs and Rigging, revised edition
by Richard Henderson
and
Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual
(Special Value - Six Books in One)
$20 (for both)

Harbor Freight Tools - 16 ft. LED LIght String

I've installed a 16 ft. LED light string that i picked-up at Harbor Freight Tools today ($13.99) - will see how long it last in a marine environment...but at least tonight - the welcoming light along the dock finger is a pleasant sight...

http://www.harborfreight.com/solar-rope-light-68353.html

Gift Ideas for Campers (or Sailors)

Some great suggestions in this article
https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/epic-camping-gifts-hikers-adventurers/

Sailboat & Marina Internet Connectivity Ideas

This is a placeholder for ideas and links to interesting articles on setting-up internet connectivity on a sailboat

Tip of the hat to Steven K. Roberts for mentioning this article on one of his recent posts
https://www.sailbits.com/blog/2017/01/grace-redundant-internet/