Yachting & Boat Life

Diesel or electric heating for your boat? The best choice depends largely on whether you stay in marinas or need warmth away from shore power.

Found mould under your boat cushions? Here’s why it happens so quickly, especially in colder weather, and the simple things that actually help prevent it.

Leaving a boat unattended for several weeks takes a little preparation. Here’s what to check before you walk away, from bilge pumps and batteries to mooring lines and moisture.

What can duct tape fix on a boat? Sailors shared their strangest temporary repairs, from leaking mast boots and torn sails to rattling hatches, fridges and galley cabinets.

How much solar power do you need on a sailboat? This practical guide explains why the real calculation starts with daily consumption, not panel size. Learn how a battery monitor can help measure your energy use, why daily solar yield matters more than watt-peak, and how shade, batteries, cruising style, and location affect your solar setup.

Can cats really live happily on sailboats? Some can, and some cannot. This honest Sailoscope guide looks at cat personality, outdoor vs indoor habits, deck safety, litter boxes, marina life, sailing underway, and what helps a cat feel safe and happy aboard.

Buying a sailboat for cruising is exciting, but it is easy to fall in love before asking the practical questions. This beginner-friendly guide explains what to check before buying a cruising sailboat, from hull, deck, rigging, engine, electrics, plumbing, toilets, storage, and layout to paperwork, survey, sea trial, and real-life comfort.

A boat battery never chooses a convenient time to die. This beginner-friendly guide explains why your boat battery keeps dying, from old batteries and weak solar to alternator problems, hidden loads, fridge use, charger issues, and battery banks that are too small for real boat life.