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Snorkeling Gear for a Cruising Boat

Published on September 3, 2018; last updated on July 27, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Snorkeling gear recommendations for masks, fins, snorkel, weights, Lycra, camera, and fish books. Comfortable, budget-friendly and durable choices!

Snorkeling gear recommendations for masks, fins, snorkel, weights, Lycra, camera, and fish books. Comfortable, budget-friendly and durable choices.

Magma Newport II Infrared Grill Review

Published on August 13, 2018; last updated on January 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Grill with skewers on a boat - boat grill recommendations

A boat grill is not cheap, and I’d resisted buying a good one. When I finally bought the Magma Newport II Infrared, I couldn’t believe how much better it was!

Muggi Carrier

Published on August 6, 2018; last updated on August 27, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Feel like you're always making multiple trips to carry stuff to the cockpit? You can cut the number drastically with the Muggi.

Feel like you’re always making multiple trips to carry stuff to the cockpit? You can cut the number drastically with the Muggi.

Rainman Watermaker Review

Published on July 30, 2018; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What you need to know if you're considering a Rainman watermaker. Is it the best watermaker for you?

What you need to know if you’re considering a Rainman watermaker. Is it the best watermaker for you?

New Boat Owner Checklist: 10 Things to Do Right Away

Published on July 18, 2018; last updated on April 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Classic sailboat sailing in open water, the kind of moment a new boat owner checklist helps you actually reach

Just bought a boat? Here are the ten things you need to handle before that first ride, plus a free printable checklist.

VertiGrille

Published on July 2, 2018; last updated on February 27, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need more room on your way-too-small boat grill? The VertiGrille is like having a grill extender!

Need more room on your way-too-small boat grill? The VertiGrille is like having a grill extender!

Reusable Non-Electric Heating Pads

Published on May 23, 2018; last updated on January 12, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wouldn’t a heating pad feel good on your aching muscles? How about hand warmers in your pocket? Reusable and no electricity needed . . .

That Freezing Cold Toilet Seat

Published on January 3, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Toilet seats get chilly in cooler climates, but there's an easy way to keep from freezing your tush! A toilet seat cover is inexpensive and takes just a minute to install.

Toilet seats get chilly in cooler climates, but there’s an easy way to keep from freezing your tush! A toilet seat cover is inexpensive and takes just a minute to install.

Dyson Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Published on August 14, 2017; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We balked at the price of a Dyson. We bought other handheld vacuums and had them die or perform poorly. In the long run, the Dyson costs less.

We balked at the price of a Dyson. We bought other handheld vacuums and had them die or perform poorly. In the long run, the Dyson costs less.

Nail Care Tools

Published on May 3, 2017; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sick and tired of rusting nail clippers and moldy emery boards. Me too! So I found better ones . . . that are still affordable.

Sick and tired of rusting nail clippers and moldy emery boards. Me too! So I found better ones . . . that are still affordable.

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