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Cooking & Living in the Boatyard

Published on November 1, 2023; last updated on October 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Green sailboat with red keel on stands - living in the boatyard

Living in the boatyard during projects? You’ll need these tips for cooking and life to stay comfortable. And safe.

Why You Should Turn Off the Water Pump on Your Boat

Published on October 25, 2023; last updated on October 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dripping tap - turn off the water pump

Do you keep your freshwater pump on all the time? Here’s why you should turn off the water–for safety’s sake.

Quick Tips to Keep Your Boat Clean

Published on September 30, 2023; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

Golden retriever on boat settee

How do you keep your boat clean? Especially when you’re causing with kids and pets? Here are a few quick tips.

Keep Zippers Working When Living on a Boat

Published on September 28, 2023; last updated on October 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I used to get so frustrated with stuck zippers on the boat. I finally found a cheap product that eliminated the problem!

Hot Weather Tips – The Water Jug and More

Published on August 30, 2023; last updated on August 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yellow water jug - hot weather tips

Here’s a hot weather tip for cruisers in the heat with no air conditioning. It comes down to access to cold drinks.

Cleaning Products for a Boat

Published on August 23, 2023; last updated on August 22, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bucket with cleaning tools - cleaning products for a boat

What are the best cleaning products for a boat? Here’s my list of products that are less toxic and that work.

Customizing Pretty V-Berth Bedding

Published on July 22, 2023; last updated on February 27, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock/Michelle Riordan

Get pretty v-berth bedding with some easy customizations. One cruiser shares how she did it. And you can too!

How to Keep Your Boat Bug-Free

Published on July 12, 2023; last updated on July 11, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping your boat bug-free isn’t complicated. But it takes daily effort. Here’s what you need to do to avoid bug stowaways.

Boat Mess

Published on July 6, 2023; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat mess is part of working on a project in a small space. There just isn’t room to neatly move stuff aside. A look at what happens.

Best Sheets for Boats

Published on June 28, 2023; last updated on July 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

V-berth bed on a boat - Sheets for boats

Buying sheets for boats can be a nightmare. Here are our suggestions to make this chore easier. And to help you sleep well onboard.

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