Tolly Tips
Below you’ll find a collection of Tolly Tips – links to useful articles and websites to make your Tolly Life even better!
Safety
- 4 Steps to Control Vessel Flooding (Canadian Yachting)
- 5 Surprising Facts About Cold Water Survival (Waterborne)
- A Hose is Not Just a Hose (Canadian Yachting)
- Advice on Buying a Pre-Owned Anchor (Practical Sailor)
- Boating Emergency (Yachting Monthly)
- Check Expiration Dates on Auto-inflate PFDs (Practical Sailor)
- Cold Water Survival (Practical Sailor)
- Boating emergencies: Know how to patch a hull leak (Lake Expo)
- Carbon Monoxide (Canadian Yachting)
- Care for your PFD Inflatables (Canadian Yachting)
- Choosing the right PFD (Canadian Yachting)
- Don’t Refuel Your Boat Without Doing This First! (C-Tow)
- Electronic flares get traction in Canada (Scuttlebutt Sailing News)
- Engine/Gasoline fires and other scares (Canadian Yachting)
- Gas Up. Green Up. Refueling Tips for Boaters (Boating BC Association)
- How Batteries Can Explode and How to Avoid It (Yachting Monthly)
- How To Handle Propane On a Boat (Boat US)
- Make Yourself Easier to Rescue (Canadian Yachting)
- Marine Gas Safety: Checks for Peace of Mind on Board (Yachting Monthly)
- New Year’s Resolutions for Boaters (Boat Us)
- Non-Slip Solutions (Boating Galley)
- One Careless Moment (Boating Galley)
- Preventing Electrical Shock at the Dock (Practical Sailor)
- Safely Disposing of Marine Flares (C-Tow)
- Stocking Your Marine First Aid Kit (C-Tow)
- Tips for Cold-Water Boating (Leavensworth Times)
- Water Heater Safety (Windborne in Puget Sound)
- What Should I Have in my Grab Bag? A Boat Safety Essential (Sail World)
- When Water Makes Sense Against Fire (Practical Sailor)
Maintenance & Upgrades
- The 14 Best Hull Cleaners for 2021 (Ride the Ducks of Seattle)
- A Fast Bottom Paint Finish (Practical Sailor)
- A Hose is Not Just a Hose: Part 1 (Canadian Yachting)
- A Hose is Not Just A Hose: Part 2 (Canadian Yachting)
- A Quick Fix for Foul Fenders (PassageMaker)
- Add More Gear with Smarter Power Distribution (Passage Maker)
- Adding a Cell Booster to Your Boat (48° North)
- Battery Maintenance Tips: How To Care For Your Deep-Cycle Batteries (Wholesale Solar)
- Below the waterline off-season checks (Canadian Yachting)
- Bilge Pump Installation and Maintenance Tips (Practical Sailor)
- Bilge Rot – A Cautionary Tale (Canadian Yachting)
- Boat DC Electrics – Part 1 (Canadian Yachting)
- Boat electronics: How to fix your boat’s instruments (Practical Boat Owner)
- Boat interior inspection and checks (Safe Skipper)
- Boat interior varnishing (Safe Skipper)
- Boat Maintenance: O-Rings (The Boat Galley)
- The Bottom Line (Passage Maker)
- Cleaning The Bilge – ugh (Canadian Yachting)
- Connections at the Battery (Canadian Yachting)
- Diesel Fuel Maintenance (Canadian Yachting)
- DIY Fuel Polishing (The Boat Galley)
- ELCI’s – protecting the boat’s Shore-power grounding connection (Canadian Yachting)
- Electrical Gremlins in your Engine Compartment (48° North)
- Electrical Testing Onboard (Canadian Yachting)
- Engine Fuels, Part 1 – Gas (Canadian Yachting)
- Everything you always wanted to know about Solar Power on a Boat (Canadian Yachting)
- Fighting Off Marine Electrical System Corrosion (Practical Sailor)
- Guide to Buying Solar Panels (The Boat Galley)
- Hose Fitting Tips (Practical Sailor)
- Homemade boat cleaners to make your fiberglass boat sparkle (Waterborne)
- How a jubilee clip could save your boat (Yachting Monthly)
- How To Clean Your Outboard (Boat US)
- How to get more years from your boat batteries (Canadian Yachting)
- How to Get the Most Out of Your Wiper Blades (Passage Maker)
- How To Increase the Lifespan of your Batteries (Sailing Britican)
- How to Keep Your Engine Glowing (PassageMaker)
- How to Keep Your Fuel System Healthy (PassageMaker)
- How To Know When To Change Your Boat’s Water Hoses (PassageMaker)
- How To Maintain a Windlass (PassageMaker)
- How to modernise your boat on a budget (Yachting Monthly)
- How To Remove Pencil-type Zinc Anodes (Power and Motor Yacht)
- How to repair gel coat – video guide (Yachting Monthly)
- How To Repair Instrument Gauges (Yachting Monthly)
- How To Troubleshoot Boat Electrical Problems (Boating Galley)
- Inflatable boat repair and reconstruction: How to save your dinghy from the tip (Practical Boat Owner)
- The Last Hurrah (Winterizing) Canadian Yachting
- Life onboard easier with a solar charging system (Canadian Yachting)
- Lithium Batteries – Part 1 (Canadian Yachting)
- Lithium Batteries – Part 2 Science (Canadian Yachting)
- Maintaining your anchor and anchor rode (Canadian Yachting)
- Make Your Winterizing List and Check it Twice (C-Tow)
- Marine Engine Oil System Maintenance (Safe Skipper)
- Marine Alternator Troubleshooting (Practical Boat Owner)
- Marine toilets – care and maintenance (Safe Skipper)
- Preparing Your Boat for Hibernation (Waggoner Cruising Guide)
- A Quick Tip on Hose Replacement (Passage Maker)
- Raritan sanitation hose has impressive bend radius (Canadian Yachting)
- Refurbishing a boat alternator (Practical Boat Owner)
- Repairing chips and dings in gelcoat (Safe Skipper)
- Scanning your Engine Temperature (Southern Boating)
- Seacock Maintenance (Safe Skipper)
- Seizing Seacocks? Try This (Passage Maker)
- Sikflex 291 Kit review (Canadian Yachting)
- Simple & Trouble-Free Diesel Fuel System Maintenance (Canadian Yachting)
- SmartPlug looks like a smart solution (Canadian Yachting)
- Steering System Maintenance (Canadian Yachting)
- Stern Gear Maintenance (Safe Skipper)
- Spring 2021 Checklist (Canadian Yachting)
- Taking Care and Adding Years to Your Canvas (Canadian Yachting)
- Through Hull Fittings: Bronze or Plastic (Yachting Monthly)
- Top 10 Common Boat Engine Problems (Boating)
- Top 10 DIY Tips (Passagemaker)
- Top 10 Tips for Spring Boat Maintenance (C-Tow)
- Troubleshoot your diesel engine electrics (Yachting Monthly)
- Twin Galley Sink Won’t Drain (Practical Boat Owner)
- Water Connections and New Solutions (Canadian Yachting)
- Why you should stop flooding your engine (Yachting Monthly)
- Your Prop and a Hard Place (SunCruiser)
Miscellaneous
- 10 New Year’s Resolutions for the Classic Boat Owner (Hagerty)
- Boating tips for Boaters (Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons)
- Choosing a boat dinghy – top tips for buying and maintaining tenders (Practical Boat Owner)
- Digital Diagnostic Tools (Practical Sailor)
- Essential Knots: Round turn and two half hitches (Safe Skipper Apps)
- How to Avoid Cruiser Stress (The Boating Galley)
- Paint Brushes for Boat Projects (Practical Sailor)
- Removing Stripped Or Frozen Bolts And Screws (Boat US)
- Second-hand boat – check the electronics and its electrical circuit (Boats News)
- The Bucket (Canadian Yachting)
- There is more to Bounce (Waggoner Cruising Guide)
- Tides – Part 1: The Basics (Pacific Yachting)
- Toolbox Essentials (Boat Mag LI)
- Top Pick of Resources – Print and Online (Canadian Yachting)
- Understanding the PCOC and Canadian Boating Law (Suncruiser Media)
- Unwritten law for rescue at sea is indeed a law (Comox Valley Record)
- What are Bow & Stern Thrusters & How Do They Work (Boating Mag)
- Where to fly your drone (Transport Canada)
Life on a Tolly
- Adventures in On-Board Coffee Making (Practical Sailor)
- Better Cruising Photos (The Boat Galley)
- Charging boat batteries with a portable generator (The Boat Galley)
- Choosing a Stand Up Paddle Board 101 (Suncruiser Media)
- Cleaning Fish on a Boat (Van Isle Marina)
- Gelcoat Cleaning (Canadian Yachting)
- Homemade Mildew Preventers that Actually Work (Practical Sailor)
- How to Bake and Cook on your Boat in the Heat (The Boat Galley)
- How to increase stowage on your boat (Practical Boat Owner)
- Life onboard easier with solar power (Canadian Yachting)
- Preparing to Galley to Leave the Boat (The Boat Galley)
- Stay Warm, Stay Safe (Practical Sailor)
- Storing Drinks on a Boat (The Boat Galley)
- Ten Tips for Boating Dogs (Boating Long Island)
- What Dog Breed is Best Suited for Cruising (Practical Sailor)
- Wine Glasses for Use on a Boat (The Boat Galley)
Navigation & Cruising
- 3 Powerful Strategies to Overcome Fear at Sea (the Boat Galley)
- 10 Things for Better Cruising in Chilly Weather (The Boat Galley)
- Advice on Buying a Pre-Owned Anchor (Practical Sailor)
- Anchoring Etiquette (48° North)
- Anchoring – you asked! (Canadian Yachting)
- Anchoring Using a Fishfinder (Waggoner)
- Boat Safety: The Dreaded Deadhead (Passagemaker)
- Buddy Boaters, Beware (Passagemaker)
- COLREGS 101 (Pacific Yachting)
- Dodd Narrows – When Not to Make a Securité Call (Waggoner)
- Eco Friendly Sailing: Best Practice for Yachting (Yachting Monthly)
- Favorite Weather Apps for Sailors (Cruising Compass)
- Fuel Economy Aboard (Canadian Yachting)
- How To Anchor Like A Pro (Waterborne)
- How to berth a single-engined boat: Stern-to method explained (Motor Boat & Yachting)
- How to predict wind direction and strength by reading a weather chart (Safe Skipper Apps)
- How to turn a single-engined boat in a tight space (Motor Boat & Yachting)
- Joys and Challenges of Cruising with Kids (48° North)
- ‘Jump, Dan, Jump!’ (Passagemaker)
- Let’s Talk About Trash (Waggoner)
- No-Go Zones in the Gulf and San Juan Islands (Waggoner)
- Preventing Seasickness (Canadian Yachting)
- Provisioning & Stowage (Pacific Yachting)
- Safety in a Storm (Pacific Yachting)
- Seasickness remedies: 20 ways to fight mal de mer without medication (Practical Boat Owner)
- Slow Water Rule (David Burch Navigation Blog)
- Snubber Smarts (Fit 2 Sail)
- Understanding Binoculars (Canadian Yachting)
- Winter Cruising – Tips & Tricks (Pacific Yachting)
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