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How Do I Know If I’d Like Cruising?

Published on March 14, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

The boats at anchor look so pretty. What would it be like to live on one? A dream or a nightmare? How to know if you’d like cruising and living on a boat.

How Much Does It Cost to Cruise?

Published on February 13, 2017; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How how much it will cost you to cruise on your boat? Use this guide to determine the factors that set your expenses and how to make a budget that works for you as long as you live on your boat.

How Do You Do Taxes When You’re Cruising?

Published on March 19, 2016; last updated on March 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips and strategies for dealing with US income taxes when you’re living on a boat and cruising.

Merlin’s Voyage

Published on September 4, 2015; last updated on February 27, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Merlin’s Voyage can help your kids visualize exploring far-off places by boat, with lots of photos of what they might discover!

Voyaging with Kids

Published on July 23, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tons of insight on all sorts of pre-cruising questions that everyone has from three very experienced cruisers.

Tons of insight on all sorts of pre-cruising questions that everyone has from three very experienced cruisers.

Establishing Residency at St. Brendan’s Isle

Published on July 11, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Step-by-step directions for changing your legal address to St. Brendan’s Isle mail service in Green Cove Springs, Florida.

What About Mail If You Live On A Boat?

Published on June 13, 2015; last updated on August 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine strategies for handling mail if you live on a boat. How to decrease the amount of mail you receive and forward the important items.

The Emotional Roller Coaster

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

Selling it all and moving aboard means ending one phase of our lives while looking forward to another. We’re on an emotional roller coaster!

Organizing to Move Aboard a Boat

Published on June 4, 2015; last updated on August 1, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Staying organized is key when you’re preparing to move aboard a boat. An easy, visual way to get everything to the right place the first time.

Choosing a Broker

Published on May 25, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

You’re going to pay a lot of money to your broker. Make sure you get one that’s going to get your boat or house sold!

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