Living on a Boat

What is living on a boat really like? How do you handle the everyday things? Could you really do it? All the info you need to make a smooth transition:

Published on January 28, 2011; last updated on June 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Six ways to clear a clogged boat drain without any toxic chemicals. These techniques work on galley, sink and shower drains. [More] Clogged Boat Drain

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Published on December 27, 2010; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

It can be tough to stay cool in the tropics, particularly in the summer aboard a boat without air conditioning. Here are five ways to improve air flow. [More] Ventilation

How to Live in the Boatyard

May 14, 2021 By Carolyn Shearlock

Living on your boat up on stands isn’t easy. But you can do it. Here’s how to stay safe and comfortable. [More] How to Live in the Boatyard

Over the years, I’ve used The Boat Galley newsletter to share what we’ve been up to and what we’ve learned while doing it. Here are two posts from a few years back sharing all the important little jobs we did to get Barefoot Gal (and us) ready for the trip. Lots of stuff to do to […]

Redoing the Whole Boat

May 11, 2021 By Nica Waters

A question from a friend leads us to list out everything that we’re tackling aboard. It’s extensive and exhausting. We’d still do it again. [More] Redoing the Whole Boat

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