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🎧Catamaran or Monohull for Cruising – Which is Better?

Published on December 20, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

boats in an anchorage - catamaran or monohull for cruising?

Catamaran or monohull for cruising? Wondering which is better? Here are some benefits and tradeoffs from someone who has cruised on both.

🎧What are the Hidden Costs When Buying a Boat?

Published on December 6, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboats in a marina - what are the hidden costs of buying a boat

Maybe you’re thinking of stretching your budget to get a larger boat or one with more equipment. But have you counted the hidden costs?

Buying the Perfect Boat

Published on December 4, 2025; last updated on January 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

boats in an anchorage - buying the perfect boat

Buying the perfect boat is not only a matter of money or features. It may be about adjusting your expectations to find one that’s best for you.

Check Handholds When Buying a Boat

Published on November 20, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboat Interior - Check for handholds when buying a boat

Remember to check handholds when buying a boat. The number and placement will be what keeps you safe underway. Here’s what you need to know.

An Easy Maintenance Boat – What to Look For

Published on June 19, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man climbing mask - easy maintenance boat

Finding an easy maintenance boat is key when shopping. Good access make boat work easier and more likely to be done routinely.

🎧Roam Device Review – Monitor Your Boat from Afar

Published on June 7, 2025; last updated on June 28, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

Power boat with inset of Roam Device and phone with app open

John Herlig did a Roam Device review. Learn what he found installing it on his boat. And how he used it to keep track of his boat while away.

The Roam Device – Remote Boat Monitoring

Published on May 31, 2025; last updated on June 28, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

Power boat with inset of Roam Device and phone with app open

Read the Roam Device review transcript to hear what John Herlig thought of this remote boat monitoring product.

How To Shop For A Boat

Published on May 22, 2025; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Marina with a row of boats - how to shop for a boat

How do you shop for a boat if you’ve never done it before? My best tips to make your experience easier. And less scary.

🎧A Vacuum Sealer on Your Boat? Yes or No?

Published on April 12, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

vacuum sealed meat - do you need a vacuum sealer on your boat

Do you need a vacuum sealer on your boat? Here’s what you need to know before choosing for yourself–the pros and the cons.

12-Volt Fans for a Boat

Published on April 3, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Black fan with exposed blades - best fans for living on a boat in hot weather

What are the 12 volts fans for a boat that move the most air per amp of power? Here are the ones that last and ones that don’t.

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