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Soda Can Lids & Straws

Published on December 4, 2013; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I don’t like bugs in my drinks. Especially not bees. I finally have a solution!

Need Extra Hands When Cooking on a Boat?

Published on December 10, 2012; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Have you ever wished for an extra hand to hold bags open? This nifty little gadget costs just $5 and can easily save that much in spilled food cost!

This nifty little gadget gives you an extra set of hands to hold bags open, costs just $5 and can easily save that much in spilled food cost!

Can I Take a Crock Pot on My Boat?

Published on December 4, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you're more a liveaboard than cruiser, using a crock pot on the boat isn't really so crazy! Bonus: three non-electric slow cooker options for cruisers

If you’re more of a liveaboard than cruiser, using a crock pot on the boat isn’t really so crazy!

Electric Drip Coffeemaker with Stainless Carafe

Published on November 14, 2012; last updated on October 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you like to “start it and forget about it” and your main concern is not having a glass pot on the boat, an electric drip coffeemaker with a thermal carafe may be the answer you’re looking for!

Electric Drip Coffee Maker

Published on November 11, 2012; last updated on March 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Everybody is familiar with the “Mr. Coffee” style coffee maker. And if you’ve got enough power and are willing to have a glass pot on board, it works well!

Electric Percolator

Published on November 11, 2012; last updated on March 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re willing to use electricity, an electric percolator is a great option — start it and forget it, smaller than other options, and no glass pot!

Making Coffee on a Boat Using a Stovetop Percolator

Published on November 10, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A stovetop percolator can work well on a boat IF you remember to turn the fire down just as it begins perking so that the grounds don't end up in the coffee.

A stovetop percolator can work well on a boat IF you remember to turn the fire down just as it begins perking so that the grounds don’t end up in the coffee.

Cookbooks for Nook

Published on July 11, 2012; last updated on November 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Six of my favorite cookbooks are available for the Nook . . . and since they take no extra weight or storage space you can take a bunch!

Egg Cartons on a Boat

Published on March 2, 2012; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep your eggs from breaking with these egg cartons — they’re tough so eggs don’t break even if something falls on top of it, and they lock so the eggs won’t fall out.

The Story Behind The Boat Galley

Published on November 28, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How I came to write The Boat Galley and how I earn money from it.

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage

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Reducing windage is key, when prepping for a hurricane. Especially since you can’t guarantee your boat will stay head to wind. Here’s how.

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What is the best guest book for cruisers? One that gives guests time and space to write about cherished memories.

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Where are your dream cruising grounds? How you answer that question when people ask can be the difference between feeling like a failure or having fun.

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