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🎧How (and Why) to Catch Rainwater from your Boat

Published on May 17, 2025; last updated on May 13, 2025 by Nica Waters

bucket on a boat deck catching rainwater

How to catch rainwater from your boat. And why you should, even if you have regular access to water elsewhere.

Traveling on Land When You Live on a Boat

Published on May 2, 2025; last updated on April 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Red car parked at the curb - getting around on land when you live on a boat

Traveling on land when you live on a boat is yet one more thing for cruisers to learn about. Here are your options.

🎧Planning for Surgery When You Live on a Boat

Published on April 26, 2025; last updated on April 18, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Leg in a cast - surgery when you live on a boat

Ever had to schedule surgery when you live on a boat? Here’s what you need to consider to keep your boat safe and to ease recovery. consider.

Embracing the And

Published on April 23, 2025; last updated on April 22, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Kimberly Ward

Woman and man standing on the beach - embracing the and

Sometimes it’s not about this or that. It’s about embracing the and of cruising. Here’s one cruiser’s perspective.

Prevent a Clogged Head/Toilet on Your Boat

Published on March 20, 2025; last updated on March 19, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

marine head in a boat - preventing a clogged head

A clogged head may require taking the toilet apart to make repairs. But if you follow one simple rule, you may avoid that problem.

🎧Best Fans for Living on a Boat in Hot Weather

Published on March 15, 2025; last updated on March 7, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Black fan with exposed blades - best fans for living on a boat in hot weather

The best fans for living on a boat in hot weather move more air using fewer amps. Plus they’re easy to clean. Read more.

Tips for Hand Washing Dishes on a Boat

Published on March 6, 2025; last updated on March 5, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hands rinsing dishes in a sink - hand washing dishes on a boat

Hand washing dishes on a boat is a bit different from doing it on land. Here are the tips beginners will want to know.

Stop Noisy Glasses on the Boat

Published on January 30, 2025; last updated on January 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wine glasses with scrunchies - stop noisy glasses on the boat

Stop noisy glasses on the boat. It takes a minute and very little money to give you peace and quiet on board.

🎧 A Good Choice for Boat Sheets

Published on January 18, 2025; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Making the bed in your boat can be a nightmare if you don’t have properly fitted sheets. So what are your options? Here’s a good one we’ve found. 

How to Decorate the Boat for the Holidays

Published on December 12, 2024; last updated on December 17, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock/Amy Alton

Hand holding an origami star on the deck of a boat.

Ready to decorate the boat for the holidays? Ideas for a festive boat that are affordable and friendly to the environment.

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