There's always something that needs to be done on a boat: maintenance, repair or an upgrade.

Many cruisers start out hiring professionals for this work, then slowly start doing more and more of it themselves. What is it about boat ownership that turns everyone into a DIY-er?

Carolyn Shearlock discusses why she and her husband have tackled all sorts of jobs on their two cruising boats, even though it hasn't always saved money or time.

Sponsor: Fastseas.com

Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig