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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.

Steps to Buying a Cruising Boat

Published on May 22, 2025; last updated on April 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Row of cruising sailboats moored in a marina with mountains in the background

Boat shopping feels overwhelming until you break it into steps. Here’s the full process — what to do, in order, before you ever set foot on a boat.

Two Types of Fans Every Boat Needs

Published on April 3, 2025; last updated on March 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Caframo cageless 12-volt fan on a boat — the best 12-volt fan for a boat

Two fan types, two jobs, both essential — from seven years in the Sea of Cortez and a decade in the Keys and Bahamas, all without AC.

Best Wine Glasses to Use on a Boat

Published on February 6, 2025; last updated on May 13, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two wine glasses toasted against a sunset over the water from a beach

The best wine glasses for a boat are Govino — but plenty of boaters keep more than one type aboard for different situations.

🎧 The Case for Having a 2×4 Onboard

Published on January 11, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Nica Waters

Not marine grade? Not a problem! 5 reasons we have generic 2×4 pieces aboard Calypso. 

Potato Mashers for Use on a Boat

Published on January 9, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good potato mashers provide great results on a boat without electricity. Here are the pros and cons of several. And my first choice.

Stay Warm When Cruising in Chilly Weather

Published on December 18, 2024; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

woman holding steaming mug to stay warm on a boat

How do you stay warm when cruising in cold weather? Here’s my favorite cold weather gear for the boat and for you.

Why Every Cruiser Needs a Boater’s Log Book

Published on December 2, 2024; last updated on April 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Logbooks

Logbooks are a crucial piece of boating equipment. And they’ll keep you operating your vessel efficiently. Learn more.

Cookie Sheets for a Boat Oven

Published on November 28, 2024; last updated on November 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for cookie sheets for your boat oven? Here are some options in a variety of sizes. Something to fit any galley oven.

What’s the Best Grade of Stainless for Boat Galley Gear

Published on September 26, 2024; last updated on March 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

stainless flatware on a mat - what do stainless differences mean

Stainless differences mean the difference between flatware that rusts and flatware that lasts for years. Here’s what you need to know.

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