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Considering how easy something is to clean before you buy it can save hours of labor — not to mention lots of water — later. I violated my own rule and paid for it! [More] Cleanability!
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A 4-way wind scoop will funnel even the tiniest bit of breeze down into your boat, whether you’re head to wind or not due to current or at a dock. [More] Wind Scoops
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Missing a pan lid or just want ones that don’t clank? Silicone lids are the answer! [More] Silicone Pan Lids
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Is a SodaStream for you? What are the advantages and disadvantages of one? Will it save space? money? weight? Here are answers from other cruisers! [More] SodaStream
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Want to bake but don’t have an oven? As long as you have a stove (even a single-burner camp stove), you can bake pizza, bread, cakes, brownies, casseroles and more with the Omnia oven! [More] Omnia Stove Top Baking Oven
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Whether you’re washing greens and other veggies, or want to thoroughly drain canned or cooked veggies or even pasta, or need a strainer or bowl, a salad spinner can be a great multi-use tool in the galley! [More] Salad Spinner — Lots of Uses!
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Rescue Tape can stop water pipe and hose leaks, repair high pressure watermaker and hydraulic lines, and more. Learn what it can do and how to use it. [More] Rescue Tape
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Need an oven thermometer? Some tips on what to look for and how to place it in the oven for the most accurate results . . . along with a temporary work-around! [More] Oven Thermometer
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What’s the best refillable water bottle? I vote for the Nalgene All-Terrain Bottle, after 12 years of using it. Here’s why. [More] Water Bottles
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Silicone trivets are lightweight, nonbreakable, nonskid and do an excellent job of protecting counters and tables! [More] Trivets
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