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The Boat Galley

making boat life better

 

Life in the Boat Yard

Published on October 3, 2014; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to avoid those middle of the night trips down the ladder to the bathroom . . .

Boat Life: How to Unstick Zippers

Published on October 1, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

My old dirty salt encrusted daypack looks new again and ALL the zippers work perfectly!

My old dirty salt encrusted daypack looks new again and ALL the zippers work perfectly!

Non-Slip Rugs for a Boat

Published on September 22, 2014; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t worry about trying to find a rug you like with a rubber non-slip back, or the right size (and expensive) non-slip mat to put under it. A trip to the fabric store will make any rug non-slip!

How To Organize First Aid Supplies on a Boat

Published on July 9, 2014; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to organize your first aid supplies so it’ll be easy to find what you need when the time arises, and a list of what’s in ours.

How to Keep Sheets on a Boat Bed

Published on July 2, 2014; last updated on January 15, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Just 15 minutes to end the problem of popped-off fitted sheets. Seriously!

How NOT to Have Bugs on Your Boat

Published on June 3, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Make sure that bugs don’t see your galley as an all-you-can-eat buffet!

Learn to be More Adventurous for Life on a Boat

Published on June 1, 2014; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can learn to be more adventurous! How to be willing to take chances and say yes to new adventures. Being injured isn’t the biggest risk!

Tips for Selling a Boat

Published on May 27, 2014; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dos and don’ts for taking great boat photos that will get the right people to look at the boat.

Know Your Boat Details

Published on May 26, 2014; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to know the details of your boat? Here’s how to have all the model numbers, sizes, when installed and more available at your fingertips.

Easier Boat Bed Making

Published on May 6, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five seconds can save a bunch of time, a twisted back, frustration and maybe even some cussing in the future.

Five seconds can save a bunch of time, a twisted back, frustration and maybe even some cussing in the future.

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