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The Boat Galley

making boat life better

 

6 Quick Hacks for Better Boat Life 

Published on February 14, 2024; last updated on November 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hoping to enjoy better boat life? Here are 6 quick things that have improved our cruising. Maybe they’ll help you too.

Taking a Vacation from the Boat

Published on December 27, 2023; last updated on December 26, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

family in ski gear

Take a vacation from the boat? Why? Well, maybe you just need a change. And, if you do, it’s just fine. So do it!

How Many First Aid Boxes?

Published on December 21, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dividing first aid items into three boxes makes it easier to find what you need when you need it – see how we do it.

Solar Panels in Winter

Published on December 13, 2023; last updated on February 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Solar panels in winter generate less power. It’s not a problem. It’s just the sun position. But spring is coming!

Spring Cleaning in the Galley

Published on November 8, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat galley with lockers propped open - prepare the galley before leaving the boat

A thorough spring cleaning of the galley pays off with fewer bugs, rodents and funky smells. And lets you know of potential problem areas.

Cooking & Living in the Boatyard

Published on November 1, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 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 January 2, 2026 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 January 2, 2026 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!

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.

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