Do it yourself because tradesmen are NOT FREE!  For your FREE copy of the latest TCP, click here!   Home Page  Installing windows  The modern method of installing windows and how to achieve a pro finish.  Build a catamaran  A feasibility discussion on building with comment by 3 of the best catamaran designers and kit suppliers.  Rigging Adjustment A step by step guide. Every sailor should know this.  Steel Boat Repair! Or why I don't trust surveyors. See how bad it can be and how it's done.  Know your VHF Simplex and Duplex explained with printable charts. Every boaty should know this.  How is a Life Raft Serviced? See what and how it's done.  How to clean your diesel fuel A way to maintain your fuel with salvage parts, a jar and a fitler.  How to eye splice double braid rope. Several methods starting with the easiest to learn. You CAN do this.  The Editor Builds a Cat!? Full gallery and log. Every win and all the problems building a cruising cat.      What you will find here are a selection of technical articles published by The Coastal Passage. TCP is mostly about story telling but this section is in recognition that you have to keep the boat floating and know how to keep cruising on a limited budget. That means being self sufficient whenever possible and knowing how to properly use your gear. The VHF article above, is one that most boaties that use VHF should copy and post at their nav station. Do not be ashamed for not knowing the 'simplex' facts... you would be amazed at how many professionals have asked for copies of the article.