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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

UPS Stores & Amazon Hubs Are Great When You Live on a Boat

Published on July 27, 2022; last updated on April 10, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you ship (or receive) a package when cruising? How about getting paperwork notarized? Or copied? Amazon Hubs and UPS Stores are a cruiser’s friend. Here’s how you might use them when cruising the United States.  [More] UPS Stores & Amazon Hubs Are Great When You Live on a Boat

What Does a Boat Watcher Do?

Published on June 29, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you have to leave your boat, do you have a boat watcher keeping an eye on it? Or are you watching someone else’s boat for them? Here’s what you need to know. [More] What Does a Boat Watcher Do?

Monitoring Your Boat’s Batteries

Published on June 22, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you need to now about the info your battery monitor is telling you? Here’s the quick guide.  [More] Monitoring Your Boat’s Batteries

Declutter Your Boat – For Your Sanity

Published on June 15, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Clutter on your boat can make you crazy. Here are a few tips to make decluttering more manageable.  [More] Declutter Your Boat – For Your Sanity

How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?

Published on May 11, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you get enough internet to work from a boat? Sure, I do. Here are a few tips on how we make it work.  [More] How Do We Get Internet on the Boat?

How to Decorate for the Holidays: Environmentally Friendly & Space Saving

Published on November 27, 2021; last updated on November 23, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock/Amy Alton

Ready to decorate your boat for the holidays? But don’t want to store lots of stuff or discard it afterwards? Here are some great ideas for a festive boat that are affordable and friendly to the environment. [More] How to Decorate for the Holidays: Environmentally Friendly & Space Saving

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