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Storing Medications When Living on a Boat

Published on July 5, 2013; last updated on November 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here's a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here’s a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!

How to Clean Tight Spaces on a Boat

Published on May 29, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you get gunk out of various nooks and crannies in the galley, around fiddles and other tight spaces? Make your own perfect tool out of an old toothbrush!

How do you get gunk out of various nooks and crannies in the galley, around fiddles and other tight spaces? Make your own perfect tool out of an old toothbrush!

Krud Kutter – Great Degreaser for Your Boat

Published on May 3, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Awesome used to be my favorite cleaner/degreaser, but it got upstaged by a new find that reader Tammy Swart told me about --

Awesome used to be my favorite cleaner/degreaser, but it got upstaged by a new find that reader Tammy Swart told me about —

Cat on a Boat!

Published on April 8, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I'm not an expert on cats at all. But thanks to a reader, I now have answers for a couple of the most frequently asked questions, including the best way to store their food.

I’m not an expert on cats at all. But thanks to a reader, I now have answers for a couple of the most frequently asked questions, including the best way to store their food.

Having Handy Tools on Your Boat

Published on January 14, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do some of your galley tools find themselves standing in for "real tools?" A quick tip on how to save them!

Do some of your galley tools find themselves standing in for “real tools?” A quick tip on how to save them!

DEET and Plastic Boat Equipment

Published on December 2, 2012; last updated on June 14, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you use bug spray that contains DEET, be careful where you spray it. DEET will melt many things, including plastics and the screens on boat electronics.

Keep Drains Working on Your Boat

Published on October 19, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Spending just 5 minutes a month will keep your drains from getting backed up. No chemicals, no environmental damage, and it's easy!

Spending just 5 minutes a month will keep your drains from getting backed up. No chemicals, no environmental damage, and it’s easy!

A Sure-Footed Dinghy Dog

Published on June 20, 2012; last updated on November 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dog safety tips for dinghy

An inexpensive way to give your dog sure footing for dinghy rides . . . and end those unplanned swims!

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!

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!

How to Remember Settings on Boat Equipment

Published on May 7, 2012; last updated on May 5, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Instead of trying to remember how everything works and the proper settings, why not just “make your mark?”

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