Buying a Boat & Gear - Page 10 of 20

Choosing Our New Refrigerator

Published on July 29, 2015; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

There are a lot of boat refrigerators out there. How’d we come to choose the one we did?

Published on July 6, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I won’t go quite so far as to say this is the “only” screwdriver you need on the boat, but it comes darn close!

Published on June 29, 2015; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats — and the stuff on them — break. To fix them, you need tools. This tool set is one of our favorite buys!

Published on May 18, 2015; last updated on January 16, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

The pros and cons of our Gemini catamaran (105M) as a full-time cruising sailboat in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas for a couple.

Published on May 13, 2015; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

After trying a number of products to heal and protect Dave’s lips, this is what finally worked. Highly recommended!

Published on April 9, 2015; last updated on April 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Really bright solar lights that are perfect as dinghy lights, in the cockpit, emergency anchor lights and more!

Published on April 8, 2015; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Crates are great for storage on the boat . . . when you need them. When you don’t, the space they take up is annoying. Here’s a solution.

Published on March 23, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hatch covers that are easy to install and use, don’t shrink over time and can stay on even underway? YES!

Published on March 19, 2015; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a suction grab bar on your boat? Maybe for cleaning the bottom? Here’s another great use for it!

Published on March 8, 2015; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you add water on a monthly basis to batteries you can’t even reach? A battery watering system makes it easy!