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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.

Bull Canyon — Great Book!

Published on July 30, 2011; last updated on March 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

The story of Lin & Larry Pardey's time living ashore while building Taleisin.

The story of Lin & Larry Pardey’s time living ashore while building Taleisin.

5 More Great Cookbooks on Kindle

Published on November 8, 2010; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cookbooks for Kindle

Five of the best cookbooks available for Amazon’s Kindle e-reader.

Favorite Cookbooks

Published on October 12, 2010; last updated on June 18, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Great Cookbooks

My recommendations for a basic cookbook collection for a cruising boat, including basic reference, seafood, bread, pressure cooker and more.

Cookbooks for Kindle

Published on October 7, 2010; last updated on May 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many great cookbooks are available for Amazon’s Kindle reader. Since they don’t take up any extra space or weight, take several!

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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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I'm curious about the cruising life What is it, who does it, and what's it really like day to day?
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