Buying a Boat & Gear - Page 9 of 20

How Are You Going To Eat Your Steak?

Published on March 7, 2016; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good steak knives that cut well and don’t rust are invaluable if you eat meat. They don’t have to cost a fortune!

Published on February 8, 2016; last updated on March 15, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Start dinner in the morning, go do boat things all day, serve a hot meal at sunset. Here’s how a thermal cooker makes that happen.

Published on January 22, 2016; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a new duffel to take to and from the boat? How about one that’s actually designed for boaters? Why I love Sailor Bags duffels!

Published on December 25, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Great book! A fun read for anyone with a love of boats or living and working in a foreign country!

Published on December 8, 2015; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A 2-cup (pint/half liter) thermos that retains heat for 10+ hours — perfect for cooking rice or beans and making yogurt!

Published on December 3, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The Luci is a great solar light, but sometimes the original one is just too bright!

Published on November 24, 2015; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

I hate seeing the low battery warning on my phone, camera and more. An easy way to recharge on the go — and inexpensive!

Published on November 22, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Getting an old hose off a barb can be next to impossible . . . unless you’ve got this tool.

Published on September 19, 2015; last updated on August 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use a shaker siphon to transfer fuel or water from jerry cans to your boat. Stop straining your back with this super-easy system!

Published on August 24, 2015; last updated on March 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Here’s what’s in our ditch bag — and the thinking behind every choice.