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What to Offer for a Boat

Published on November 29, 2017; last updated on July 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Everyone wants to know what to offer for a boat that they want to buy. Rather than a rule of thumb, here are 8 things to take into consideration.

Outboard Won’t Start 101

Published on November 27, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

15 simple things to check if the outboard won’t start — along with how to fix them at least well enough to get home. No mechanical skills needed!

🎧Stocking Spare Parts

Published on November 24, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Where do you even start with building up the stock of spares for your boat? How do you know what you do and don't need? Listen in for our tips.

Where do you even start with building up the stock of spares for your boat? How do you know what you do and don’t need? Listen in for our tips.

Getting Packages When Cruising

Published on November 20, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get domestic and international shipments when you have no fixed address. Best shipping companies and strategies for receiving packages.

Cruisers need stuff. Sometimes, “stuff” that can’t be found locally. So we have to get packages. But how? Strategies for both domestic and international shipments.

🎧Finding a Fuel Problem

Published on November 17, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Engine problems, and fuel problems in particular, are soooo frustrating to try to figure out. Tips and tricks that we've learned.

Engine problems, and fuel problems in particular, are soooo frustrating to try to figure out. Tips and tricks that we’ve learned.

🎧Stargazing Aboard

Published on November 10, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

One of the big privileges of cruising even a few miles away from city lights is viewing the night sky. WOW! Tips for even more enjoyable stargazing --

One of the big privileges of cruising even a few miles away from city lights is viewing the night sky. WOW! Tips for even more enjoyable stargazing —

Oven Baking Unevenly?

Published on November 6, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An oven that bakes unevenly -- say burning food on one side while leaving the other side underdone -- is SO frustrating. But there's a simple solution that doesn't involve a new oven!

An oven that bakes unevenly — say burning food on one side while leaving the other side underdone — is SO frustrating. But there’s a simple solution that doesn’t involve a new oven!

🎧Communications Apps for Cruisers

Published on November 3, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How DO cruisers communicate with loved ones back home? Alternatives that are MUCH cheaper than international phone rates and work just as well!

How DO cruisers communicate with loved ones back home? Alternatives that are MUCH cheaper than international phone rates and work just as well!

Not-So-Easy Boat Maintenance

Published on November 1, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

We all know that certain engine checks and maintenance are recommended at certain times. And we do most of them. Except those couple that are really difficult. Watch out — those can bite you in the butt!

🎧Cruising with a Dog

Published on October 27, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sure, you've seen dogs on boats. But how feasible is it, really? Can you take a dog full-time cruising? And if so, what do you need to know?

Sure, you’ve seen dogs on boats. But how feasible is it, really? Can you take a dog full-time cruising? And if so, what do you need to know?

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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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