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Troubleshooting Boat Refrigeration – Is it Your Batteries?

Published on April 10, 2025; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Temperature gauge with 48.7 showing - troubleshooting boat refrigeration

When troubleshooting boat refrigerations you might want to look at your batteries first. Tips for when your fridge runs but the beer is warm.

🎧 How to Provision for a Long Passage in an Unfamiliar Place

Published on April 5, 2025; last updated on March 30, 2025 by Nica Waters

Silhouette of man repairing sailboat rigging - how to provision for a long passage

Do you know how to provision for a Long passage? How about from an unfamiliar location. Here are my best tips.

12-Volt Fans for a Boat

Published on April 3, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Black fan with exposed blades - best fans for living on a boat in hot weather

What are the 12 volts fans for a boat that move the most air per amp of power? Here are the ones that last and ones that don’t.

🎧How to Keep Pets Safe on your Boat in Storms

Published on March 29, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Black and white dog wearing a yellow rain coat on a boat bow - keep pets safe on your boat in storms

Do you know how to keep pets safe on your boat in storms? Here are a few tips to be sure your dog or cat is safe in rough seas.

How to Make Coffee on a Boat

Published on March 27, 2025; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Coffee in clear mug beside a press - best way to make coffee on a boat

Wondering how to make coffee on a boat? Here are the best options including those with and without electricity.

🎧How to Feed the Crew for a Panama Canal Transit

Published on March 22, 2025; last updated on April 1, 2025 by Nica Waters

Catamaran tied to a small boat - how to feed the crew for a Panama Canal transit

Wondering how to feed the crew for a Panama Canal transit? We have all the tips you need and specifics you won’t find anywhere else.

Prevent a Clogged Head/Toilet on Your Boat

Published on March 20, 2025; last updated on March 19, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

marine head in a boat - preventing a clogged head

A clogged head may require taking the toilet apart to make repairs. But if you follow one simple rule, you may avoid that problem.

🎧Best Fans for Living on a Boat in Hot Weather

Published on March 15, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Black fan with exposed blades - best fans for living on a boat in hot weather

The best fans for living on a boat in hot weather move more air using fewer amps. Plus they’re easy to clean. Read more.

The Best Food Storage Containers for your Boat Galley

Published on March 13, 2025; last updated on March 12, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What are the best food storage containers for your boat? These are the must haves and other considerations plus what I recommend.

🎧Enter the Discomfort Zone (when moving onto a boat and cruising)

Published on March 8, 2025; last updated on March 2, 2025 by Nica Waters

Three women smiling

Moving onto a boat and starting to cruise has a steep learning curve. But Nica and Carolyn have some advice to make it more manageable.

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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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