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🎧How to Get Rid of Rats on Your Boat

Published on March 17, 2023; last updated on March 11, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mice–or worse, rats–can do a lot of damage on your boat. Here’s how to get rid of them. Before they do too much harm. [More] 🎧How to Get Rid of Rats on Your Boat

How to Make More Room on Your Boat

Published on February 15, 2023; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need to make more room on your boat? Here’s where to look for items to purge. And what to do with them. [More] How to Make More Room on Your Boat

🎧Small Essentials for Life Onboard

Published on February 7, 2023; last updated on February 1, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s the small things that make life onboard more enjoyable. Here are a few of our faves.  [More] 🎧Small Essentials for Life Onboard

🎧Safe Knife Storage Onboard

Published on February 3, 2023; last updated on February 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

knife storage on a boat

How do you store knives safely on a boat? Especially in rough conditions. Here’s what we think is the best answer.  [More] 🎧Safe Knife Storage Onboard

How to Make Electricity When Your Boat is at Anchor

Published on January 11, 2023; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

As long as you’re tied up at a marina, you have access to almost unlimited electricity. But how do you get the power you need at anchor? Pros and cons of 3 major ways of making electricity on a cruising boat at anchor. [More] How to Make Electricity When Your Boat is at Anchor

Dealing with Mold and Mildew on a Boat

Published on October 12, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cool nights and tropical days can lead to condensation followed by mold and mildew. What to do? Here’s how we manage it on our boat.  [More] Dealing with Mold and Mildew on a Boat

Chafe Gear for Boats

Published on October 5, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good chafe gear can be the difference between your boat staying put or going for a ride. Learn what you need to know to protect your lines against chafe. [More] Chafe Gear for Boats

Figuring Out Your Power Needs on a Boat

Published on August 31, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

With limited battery storage on a boat, you need to keep track of what the products onboard draw in power. Here’s what you need to do to calculate your power needs.  [More] Figuring Out Your Power Needs on a Boat

Staying Cool On a Boat Without Air Conditioning

Published on August 24, 2022; last updated on February 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

On a boat without air conditioning. These tools help keep us cool without burning up electricity. [More] Staying Cool On a Boat Without Air Conditioning

Why You Need to Prep Before Leaving the Boat

Published on August 10, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What happens when you leave your boat without prepping it first? Here’s what we found when a medical issue had us off the boat for over 2 weeks! [More] Why You Need to Prep Before Leaving the Boat

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