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Living on a Boat

What is living on a boat really like? How do you handle the everyday things? Could you really do it? All the info you need to make a smooth transition:

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Cleaning Inside and Out

Easier Head Cleaning

Published on October 18, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hate cleaning around the toilet and cutting your hands on the hose clamps? A DIY sewing project solves the problem! [More] Easier Head Cleaning

Taming the Paper Aboard

Published on October 17, 2014; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Being able to quickly find the owner's manual you need: priceless! Except that my budget wasn't unlimited.

Being able to quickly find the owner’s manual you need: priceless! Except that my budget wasn’t unlimited. [More] Taming the Paper Aboard

Being able to quickly find the owner's manual you need: priceless! Except that my budget wasn't unlimited.

Making Space in the Galley

Published on October 8, 2014; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Choosing your cooking tools with an eye to what you really need . . .  [More] Making Space in the Galley

Saving Stuck Zippers

Published on October 1, 2014; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

My old dirty salt encrusted daypack looks new again and ALL the zippers work perfectly!

My old dirty salt encrusted daypack looks new again and ALL the zippers work perfectly! [More] Saving Stuck Zippers

My old dirty salt encrusted daypack looks new again and ALL the zippers work perfectly!

Non-Slip Rugs

Published on September 22, 2014; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t worry about trying to find a rug you like with a rubber non-slip back, or the right size (and expensive) non-slip mat to put under it. A trip to the fabric store will make any rug non-slip! [More] Non-Slip Rugs

Boat Window Covers for Sun

Published on September 17, 2014; last updated on June 19, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep your boat far cooler by putting these boat window covers over the sunniest non-opening windows. Quick and easy DIY project! [More] Boat Window Covers for Sun

How To Organize First Aid Supplies

Published on July 9, 2014; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to organize your first aid supplies so it’ll be easy to find what you need when the time arises, and a list of what’s in ours. [More] How To Organize First Aid Supplies

A Different Kind of Sheet Organizer

Published on July 2, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Just 15 minutes to end the problem of popped-off fitted sheets. Seriously!

Just 15 minutes to end the problem of popped-off fitted sheets. Seriously! [More] A Different Kind of Sheet Organizer

A Buffet for Bugs

Published on June 3, 2014; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Make sure that bugs don’t see your galley as an all-you-can-eat buffet! [More] A Buffet for Bugs

Learn to be More Adventurous

Published on June 1, 2014; last updated on July 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can learn to be more adventurous! How to be willing to take chances and say yes to new adventures. Being injured isn’t the biggest risk! [More] Learn to be More Adventurous

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 14 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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Latest Articles & Podcasts

Why You Need A Silicone Dish Mat

July 1, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

It contains water. And it handles hot pans. It’s the perfect galley accessory. [More] Why You Need A Silicone Dish Mat

What Does a Boat Watcher Do?

June 29, 2022 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?

Homemade Granola

June 28, 2022 By Nica Waters

A quick granola recipe that’s fabulous for life afloat.
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