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Knives and Knife Storage on a Boat

Published on August 15, 2024; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

knife storage on a boat

What knives do you really need? And what should you look for when buying them? Here are my recommendations — and storage for them.

Pressure Cookers in a Boat Kitchen

Published on June 20, 2024; last updated on June 19, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many cruisers rely on pressure cookers. Here are five important considerations in buying a pressure cooker and a few options to consider.

Finding Your Perfect Cruising Boat

Published on May 29, 2024; last updated on May 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can you find the perfect cruising boat? Well, with some compromises. Here’s how to think about it so you make the right choice.

Fast Drying Towels

Published on May 2, 2024; last updated on April 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fast drying towels take up less room and are less stinking than traditional terry towels Here are some great options.

🎧Efficient Boat Galley Food Storage

Published on April 27, 2024; last updated on April 21, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

On a boat, food storage containers don’t only have to keep food fresh. They also have to stack efficiently. Here are a few that fit the brief.

Propeller Facts for Sailors

Published on February 5, 2024; last updated on February 2, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock/Brendan Prior

Propeller

Sailors don’t think about their propeller often enough. Here’s what you need to know about different kinds to pick the right prop for you.

🎧Why to Consider Smaller Wineglasses

Published on February 2, 2024; last updated on January 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Find yourself buying more wine? Maybe it’s your glasses to blame.

An Affordable Diesel Heater to Warm Your Boat

Published on January 15, 2024; last updated on January 14, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock/Wally Moran

Is your boat getting chilly? Here’s one cruiser’s affordable solution.

Bilge Alarm

Published on December 28, 2023; last updated on January 7, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A bilge alarm allows you to know if water is filling your bilge BEFORE it gets over the floorboards. The sooner you know, the better your chance of saving the boat.

Choosing Boat Rugs

Published on December 6, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What makes good boat rugs? How long will they last? Is it worthwhile to pay a little more for better rugs? Here’s my experience and what I consider.

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