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Dealing with Mold and Mildew on a Boat

Published on October 12, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cool nights and tropical days can lead to condensation followed by mold and mildew. What to do? Here’s how we manage it on our boat. [More] Dealing with Mold and Mildew on a Boat

Chafe Gear for Boats

Published on October 5, 2022; last updated on May 29, 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 July 4, 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?

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