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An Ice Pick Onboard?

Published on August 3, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

You think of an ice pick as something used in the kitchen in days gone by . . . but it’s an essential tool on our boat!

Published on July 29, 2015; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

There are a lot of boat refrigerators out there. How’d we come to choose the one we did?

Published on July 28, 2015; last updated on February 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s important to regularly check boat safety gear to ensure that it will work if you ever need it. Your life might depend on it!

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.

Published on July 13, 2015; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Selling our house, we brought a bunch of stuff to the boat. Too much stuff.

Published on July 12, 2015; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Iced tea with no extra heat in the kitchen or the refrigerator — what could be better on a hot day?

Published on July 6, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I won’t go quite so far as to say this is the “only” screwdriver you need on the boat, but it comes darn close!

Published on July 3, 2015; last updated on June 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Throwing your veggies on the grill is a great way to keep the heat out of the boat in the summer. Better yet, they’re delicious!

Published on July 1, 2015; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple way to know what’s in the refrigerator and what needs to be eaten soon. Save money and don’t waste food with this easy solution.

Published on June 29, 2015; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats — and the stuff on them — break. To fix them, you need tools. This tool set is one of our favorite buys!