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Knives and Knife Storage on a Boat

Published on August 15, 2024; last updated on March 9, 2026 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 March 4, 2026 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.

How to Narrow the Sea of Boats for Sale

Published on May 29, 2024; last updated on April 27, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

White catamaran anchored in a calm bay with mountains behind, an example of one type of cruising sailboat to consider

Drowning in sailboat listings? You can rule out most of them faster than you think, once you know which questions to ask first.

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.

An Affordable Diesel Heater to Warm Your Boat

Published on January 15, 2024; last updated on March 15, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Wally Moran

Cold boat? One cruiser switched from propane to diesel and never looked back — here’s the full story.

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.

Aquabot

Published on November 29, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want a small pressure sprayer? Say to do dishes, wash off feet or snorkel gear, or rinse veggies? The Aquabot is the answer.

How to Choose a Water Filter for Your Boat

Published on August 17, 2023; last updated on March 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three of the six water filter cartridges used on boats

Not all boat water filters do the same thing — here’s how to pick the right one for drinking water, your watermaker, and more.

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