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Potato Mashers for Use on a Boat

Published on January 9, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good potato mashers provide great results on a boat without electricity. Here are the pros and cons of several. And my first choice.

🎧Protective Knee Pads for Boat Work

Published on January 4, 2025; last updated on June 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Knee pads for boat work are a great investment. Find out what we used and which features make them work so well.

Boat Grill Recommendations

Published on January 2, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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In need of a new grill for the boat? Here’s what TBG readers recommend

What Documents Do I Need on a Boat? A Complete Guide for Boaters

Published on January 1, 2025; last updated on January 8, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What boat documents to you need to keep on board? And how do you organize them? It’s the perfect time to get your docs in order now.

🎧Hope Fleet

Published on December 28, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Hope Fleet offers cruisers a chance to help people in our cruising grounds. Learn more here.

How To Disinfect Your Boat With Bleach

Published on December 26, 2024; last updated on December 22, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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How to disinfect your boat with bleach–the correct solution, some things not to do, and other helpful info.

🎧Great Cutting Board for the Boat Galley

Published on December 21, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A cutting board on your boat doesn’t only protect your counter and knives. It has to stay put. Here’s one that does.

How to Celebrate from Afar When You Are Cruising

Published on December 19, 2024; last updated on December 18, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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A concern for many cruisers is how to share special occasions with family and friends when you’re apart. Five ways to celebrate “together!”

Stay Warm When Cruising in Chilly Weather

Published on December 18, 2024; last updated on December 17, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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How do you stay warm when cruising in cold weather? Here’s my favorite cold weather gear for the boat and for you.

🎧More Weather Considerations

Published on December 14, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Weather windows to the Bahamas in November of 2024 were challenging! Here are a few of our considerations for cruising in hurricane season.

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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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🎧Lentil Sloppy Joes – Perfect for the Boat Galley

December 13, 2025 By Nica Waters

A meat favorite gets a makeover aboard in the form of lentil sloppy joes. Here’s how to make a crowd-pleasing vegetarian version of a classic meat dish, perfect for a boat […]

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December 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering how to troubleshoot boat problems? Guest writer, Georgia Hilton, gives some great DIY tips from her work in the Navy.

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🎧What are the Hidden Costs When Buying a Boat?

December 6, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Maybe you’re thinking of stretching your budget to get a larger boat or one with more equipment. But have you counted the hidden costs?

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