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Tips for Hand Washing Dishes on a Boat

Published on March 6, 2025; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hands rinsing dishes in a sink - hand washing dishes on a boat

Hand washing dishes on a boat is a bit different from doing it on land. Here are the tips beginners will want to know.

🎧The Great Mini Pot You Need for Your Boat

Published on March 1, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mini pot with red handles and vegetables sitting on a cutting board - the mini pot you need for your boat

Kuhn-Rikon makes a great mini pot you need for your boat. It’s great design and many uses will have you relying on it every day. I do.

How to Prep a Boat Bottom for Switch to Hard Paint

Published on February 27, 2025; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man painting bottom of sailboat in boatyard - how to prep boat bottom for switch to hard paint

Wondering how to prep a boat bottom to make the switch from ablative to hard paint? Here’s our experience and some DIY tips.

🎧 Transiting the Panama Canal on a Small Boat

Published on February 22, 2025; last updated on February 16, 2025 by Nica Waters

Smiling people on a boat in the Panama canal - transiting the Panama Canal in a small sailboat

Transiting the Panama Canal on a small boat takes planning, paperwork, and money. Learn the specifics from one cruisers who did it on her sailboat.

Two Things to Store in the Boat Refrigerator

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

Wasabi in a bowl with pickled ginger - two things to store in the boat refrigerator

What are two things to store in the boat refrigerator every time? You might be surprised. And if you don’t, you’ll regret it.

🎧Best Waterproof Tablet Case for a Boat

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

Best Waterproof Tablet Case for a Boat with navigations software.

What is the best waterproof tablet case for a boat? I’ve been using the ugo case for years. Here’s why I love it.

How to Store Spices on a Boat

Published on February 13, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

row of spices in containers - how to store spices on a boat

How to store spices on a boat? If you do it right, they’ll keep the flavor better even in the heat and humidity.

🎧How to Balance Fun with Boat Work

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

Person in straw hat working on boat bottom - how to balance fun with boat work

Trying to figure out how to balance fun with boat work? Two experienced cruisers have just the tips you need.

Best Wine Glasses to Use on a Boat

Published on February 6, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What are the best wine glasses to use on a boat? Here are options including glass stemware, unbreakable–even a glass that keeps bugs out.

🎧Galley Gear Substitutes

Published on February 1, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

brownies on a plate - galley gear substitutes

Here are some great galley gear substitutes if you don’t have the equipment a recipe calls for. Everything should have at least 2 uses.

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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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