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Tips for Hand Washing Dishes on a Boat

Published on March 6, 2025; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hands rinsing dishes in a sink - hand washing dishes on a boat

Hand washing dishes on a boat is a bit different from doing it on land. Here are the tips beginners will want to know.

Stop Noisy Glasses on the Boat

Published on January 30, 2025; last updated on January 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wine glasses with scrunchies - stop noisy glasses on the boat

Stop noisy glasses on the boat. It takes a minute and very little money to give you peace and quiet on board.

How to Decorate the Boat for the Holidays

Published on December 12, 2024; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Amy Alton

Hand holding an origami star on the deck of a boat.

Ready to decorate the boat for the holidays? Ideas for a festive boat that are affordable and friendly to the environment.

Holidays on a Boat

Published on December 11, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Santa sitting on a spar on a sailboat.

Holidays on a boat are different from celebrating on land. But here are tips to make it no less fun.

Storing Dry Dog Food on a Boat

Published on October 17, 2024; last updated on February 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Storing dry dog food so it doesn’t get moldy or infested with bugs takes a little effort. Here’s what we did on our boat.

Inverters on a Boat: What They Do and What You Need to Know

Published on October 3, 2024; last updated on March 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

110V household plug next to 12V cigarette lighter outlet showing why boats need an inverter

An inverter turns your boat’s 12V battery power into regular household current. Here’s what every boater needs to know.

Storing Paper Products on a Boat

Published on September 19, 2024; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping toilet paper and paper towels dry aboard a boat.

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.

Sun Covers for Boat Hatches and Windows

Published on August 7, 2024; last updated on August 12, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hatch covers

Sun covers that keep rays from beating into your boat can really cool things down. Here’s an easy way to make yours.

Avoiding and Clearing a Clogged Boat Drain

Published on July 31, 2024; last updated on January 16, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

clogged boat drain with water and debris in sink

Six ways to clear a clogged boat drain without any toxic chemicals. These techniques work on galley, sink and shower drains.

Keeping Medication Cold on a Boat

Published on July 17, 2024; last updated on April 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Medical thermometer on colorful pills showing the challenge of keeping medication cold on a boat

Refrigerated injectables like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Repatha. Plus test strips. A real plan for meds that need to stay cold.

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