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A Sure-Footed Dinghy Dog

Published on June 20, 2012; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An inexpensive way to give your dog sure footing for dinghy rides . . . and end those unplanned swims! [More] A Sure-Footed Dinghy Dog

Boat Life: Inverters 101

Published on June 6, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Basic concepts about inverters if you’re thinking of putting one on your boat — types, sizes, loads, pure sine wave vs. modified and more. I’ve tried to keep it a non-techie starting point! [More] Boat Life: Inverters 101

Breeze Booster for Boats

Published on June 1, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t have a halyard for a “traditional” wind scoop? The Breeze Booster is perfect for motor boats, catamarans and hatches without a nearby halyard! [More] Breeze Booster for Boats

How to Remember Settings on Boat Equipment

Published on May 7, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Instead of trying to remember how everything works and the proper settings, why not just “make your mark?” [More] How to Remember Settings on Boat Equipment

Protect Electronics from Thunderstorms on a Boat

Published on March 26, 2012; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to protect portable electronics on your boat from lightning strikes. Keep your phone, handheld VHF, laptop and navigation tablet safe! [More] Protect Electronics from Thunderstorms on a Boat

Easy Water Fill for Boaters

Published on February 27, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you fill your water tanks from 5-gallon containers – either jerry cans or purchased water? If so, you’ll appreciate this idea for a funnel that stands up by itself! [More] Easy Water Fill for Boaters

Trash Compaction for Boaters

Published on February 13, 2012; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re living on a boat, you don’t have much space for trash. Easy ways to compact it! [More] Trash Compaction for Boaters

Storing Plastic Grocery Bags on a Boat

Published on October 31, 2011; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tame those bags that are going everywhere — 4 easy and free to cheap ways to keep them under control! [More] Storing Plastic Grocery Bags on a Boat

Storing Paper Products on a Boat

Published on September 21, 2011; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Paper products seem like an easy thing to store on a boat. But it takes a bit of planning to keep them dry and bug-free. [More] Storing Paper Products on a Boat

Tips for Hand-Washing Dishes on a Boat

Published on June 20, 2011; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t need someone to teach you how to wash dishes — but how about a few tips to make it easier? [More] Tips for Hand-Washing Dishes on a Boat

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