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    Bob MacDonnell

    As liveaboards, Bob and Judy MacDonnell learned many space-saving tricks. This one will give back a drawer or shelf . . . or two! The result is useful storage in full view.
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    Space discoveries

    Use bolster cushions for storage Issue 44: Sept/Oct 2005 NOT ENOUGH ROOM ON YOUR BOAT? SOUNDS FAMILIAR. HERE’S an idea: make bolster pillows or cushion covers from pieces of upholstery fabric that mat...

    Bob MacDonnell
    September 8, 2026
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    Solder the wires across the test switch, above. This inexpensive alarm serves two important functions: it works as a smoke detector while monitoring your bilge for high water.
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    High bilge warning

    Detecting that faulty bilge-pump switch Issue 46 : Jan/Feb 2006 If you have never had a bilge level switch fail, sooner or later it’s bound to happen. For a few bucks you can buy a stand-alone, batter...

    Bob MacDonnell
    August 26, 2026
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    The bait is citrus fruit, top. Once you’ve attracted the fruit flies, bottom, drown them and reset your trap.
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    Bagging fruit flies

    It’s easy to help these pesky pests on their way Issue 47 : Mar/Apr 2006 Drat those wretched fruit flies! Here’s an odd, but quick and effective, way of dispatching them. Keep a plastic bag with...

    Bob MacDonnell
    August 25, 2026
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