Living on a Boat
Everyday life doesn't stop just because you're on a boat.
Storage. Organization. Mail. Taxes. Trash. Laundry. Cleaning. Kids. Pets. Electricity. Water.
We demystify it all, so you can handle it like a pro.
Storage On A Boat
Optimize storage on your boat with detailed how-to's for organizing spaces, making the most of the space available, and keeping items in good condition.
Boat Batteries
& Charging Them
& Charging Them
Having enough power on a boat is a combination of battery choice, monitoring, maintenance and charging.
Learn how not to have any amp-ogres aboard!
Dinghy
If your boat is your house, your dinghy is your car.
Choose the right one, take care of it, and it'll take care of you.
Getting, Using & Conserving Water
You're surrounded by water on a boat, yet you have to conserve. Even a watermaker doesn't give you an unlimited supply.
Simple ways to stretch your supply without affecting your lifestyle.
Boat Dogs (& Cats)
Four-footed family members on the boat?
Practical tips, food, first aid and fun with the dogs and cats aboard!
Wine & Happy Hour
Beer, wine, mixed drinks, glasses, storage and ICE!
How to manage it all on a boat, plus a couple of fun ideas for happy hour.
Managing Trash
on a Boat
on a Boat
Ugh. It's stuff you don't want -- boxes, wrappers, food scraps -- and yet it can take up an inordinate amount of the limited space on a boat.
Ways to lessen trash, store it and deal with it.
Cleaning Your Boat Inside & Out
Cleaning tools and tips to keep your boat looking good, bug free, and working well -- in a marine environment.
Storing Your Boat
Part year cruiser or just taking a break? Storing your boat for a bit, in the water or on the hard?
Things to know and do before you lock up and leave, so she'll be in great shape when you return!
Laundry
Few boats have washing machines aboard due to both the power and water requirements. So how do the rest of us handle laundry?
Laundry services, laundromats, and (ugh!) hand washing.
We'll tell you about products and tips to make it easier.
Composting Toilet
Three of us have composting toilets on our cruising boats. Between us, we cover the three major brands. We love them, but there's certainly been a learning curve.
Why we chose them and all the tips we wish someone would have told us!
