Buying a Boat & Gear - Page 10 of 20

Our Gemini Catamaran

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!

Published on February 11, 2015; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A not-very-expensive battery tester that’s easy to use right in the boat with results comparable to a load tester!

Published on January 26, 2015; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

High quality boat sheets that fit and don’t pull off, without the expense of one-off custom sheets.

Published on January 21, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Reader recommendations for immersion blenders that work well on a boat and the many ways they use them.