Free public check · Member full workflow
Freshwater Pump Won’t Prime
Pump runs, but water will not reach a fixture.
Start the free pump checkHespera Fix / Practical repair library
Boat system acting up? Diagnose it before you buy parts—or call the yard.
Free symptom checks for handy liveaboards. Full member workflows add ordered checks, safety stops, parts-fit guidance, and a clear call-the-pro decision.
Start here / symptom check
Start with your symptom.
Pick the problem you can observe now. Each path states what is available before you open it.
Member full workflow
Shore-Power Pedestal Has Power, but the Boat Does Not
The pedestal looks live, but the boat remains without AC power.
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Bilge Pump Not Running
Water is present, but the automatic or manual pump will not respond.
See the full member workflowMembership / $12 per month
When the first check is not enough, take the full path.
Membership adds the written detail needed to continue with a plan or make a documented decision to stop.
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Ordered written workflow
Move from symptom to the next checks in order instead of jumping straight to a replacement part.
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Safety stop points
Know when to stop, secure the situation, and bring in a qualified marine professional.
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Parts and fit context
Where it applies, check tools, compatible parts, and the installed-system details before you buy.
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Clear call-the-pro decision
Use the documented decision boundary to continue safely or bring in a qualified marine professional.
SV Hespera / Field method
Diagnose firstBefore you open the toolbox
A better next move than guessing.
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Name the symptom
Use the conditions you can observe before changing anything.
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Check the boundaries
Read the safety stop points and the installed-equipment manual.
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Choose the next move
DIY with a plan, monitor, or call a qualified marine pro.
The Fix Library / Start here
Find the guide for the symptom aboard.
Start with the public symptom, safety, and cost context. Then open the repair guide and decide whether the complete member workflow is the right next step for your boat and skill level.
System path
Fresh Water
Pumps, tanks, strainers, and the checks that restore flow.
System pathElectrical
Charging, battery, and protection checks before parts shopping.
System pathEngine & Genset
Cooling, propulsion, and service decisions guided by the exact manual.
System pathHull & Gelcoat
A clear inspection path for cosmetic concerns and structural stop points.
System pathHeads & Plumbing
Sanitation and water-system observations without making a messy problem worse.
System pathSafety
Bilge, LPG, and electrical boundaries that call for a deliberate stop.
From the current library
New public resources
Plan the job before you buy parts.
Deck & weatherproofing
How to Replace a Boat Hatch Window or Acrylic Lens Without Guessing
A cautious, model-agnostic process for planning a boat hatch acrylic lens replacement: identify the hatch, confirm the glazing method, and prepare before cutting or bonding.
Read the resourceDeck & weatherproofing
Marine Caulk and Sealant: How to Choose by Boat Job, Not the Tube
Choose marine caulk or sealant by the joint’s purpose, movement, materials, and service needs—then verify compatibility with the product and equipment manufacturer.
Read the resourcePreparedness & systems
25 Must-Have Liveaboard Spare Parts: A System-by-System Checklist
Build a practical boat spare-parts checklist by system, with fitment reminders that keep each item matched to the equipment actually installed aboard.
Read the resourceLiving Aboard Guides
Make the day-to-day boat systems work, too.
Practical public systems for galley space, low-power meals, provisioning, inventory, and family routines. Built for new and aspiring liveaboards without blurring the line between public planning guidance and the member repair library.
Why Hespera Fix
A useful second set of eyes from the dock.
Hespera Fix comes from a contractor's respect for the work and firefighter/paramedic instincts for calm, systematic problem solving. The point is not to turn every owner into a technician. It is to help you understand the problem, prepare well, and make a safer call.
Licensed-contractor mindset
Plan the work, respect the system, and do not substitute a generic answer for the installed equipment manual.
Firefighter/paramedic calm
Triage the symptom, protect people and boat first, then make the next decision with the evidence you have.
The practical payoff
Fix the next thing with a plan.
Open a free symptom guide when you need a first check. Join monthly when you want the complete repair workflow available for the next job aboard.
No claims of guaranteed savings. No pressure to DIY a job that needs a pro.