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🎧Boat Buying: How Much to Offer

Published on January 12, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What a boat will sell for has almost nothing to do with the listing price. Listen in to see what to consider when making your offer.

What a boat will sell for has almost nothing to do with the listing price. Listen in to see what to consider when making your offer.

🎧Cruising in Hurricane Season

Published on January 5, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How we cruise in hurricane-prone areas right through hurricane season. It's not for everyone, but there are ways to reduce the risk.

How we cruise in hurricane-prone areas right through hurricane season. It’s not for everyone, but there are ways to reduce the risk.

That Freezing Cold Toilet Seat

Published on January 3, 2018; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Toilet seats get chilly in cooler climates, but there's an easy way to keep from freezing your tush! A toilet seat cover is inexpensive and takes just a minute to install.

Toilet seats get chilly in cooler climates, but there’s an easy way to keep from freezing your tush! A toilet seat cover is inexpensive and takes just a minute to install.

🎧Organizing Owner’s Manuals

Published on December 29, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple way to organize your boat's (or home's) owner manuals so you can find the one you need quickly when you need it.

A simple way to organize your boat’s (or home’s) owner manuals so you can find the one you need quickly when you need it.

Cruising Stories: John Herlig | Ave del Mar

Published on December 27, 2017; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

"The highs are higher; the lows are lower." Here, John tells what one of those tough days was like and the lessons it taught.

“The highs are higher; the lows are lower.” Here, John tells what one of those tough days was like and the lessons it taught.

Sugar-Free Electrolyte Replacement

Published on December 25, 2017; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Concentrated electrolyte replacement without sugar or other sweeteners, flavoring, or color -- plus it does not need refrigeration and has a two-year shelf life. Perfect for boaters!

Concentrated electrolyte replacement without sugar or other sweeteners, flavoring, or color — plus it does not need refrigeration and has a two-year shelf life. Perfect for boaters!

🎧Life’s More Interesting

Published on December 22, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Going outside your comfort zone is an easy concept . . . on paper. But how do you actually DO it? Listen in for my story of making my life more interesting.

Going outside your comfort zone is an easy concept . . . on paper. But how do you actually DO it? Listen in for my story of making my life more interesting.

Serving Appetizers at a Potluck

Published on December 18, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two fun ways to serve appetizers at large-group potlucks so that people in line are sure to get some -- and have something to do while standing in line!

Two fun ways to serve appetizers at large-group potlucks so that people in line are sure to get some — and have something to do while standing in line!

🎧Shopping by Example

Published on December 16, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make sure you buy the parts that will really fit and are exactly what you need, without making a second (or third) trip -- even in a foreign language!

How to make sure you buy the parts that will really fit and are exactly what you need, without making a second (or third) trip — even in a foreign language!

Removing Fuel Pickup From Tempo Tank

Published on December 11, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to remove a metal fuel pickup fitting from an 18-gallon Tempo tank or any similar tank. DO NOT use this technique with gasoline or other explosive fuels.

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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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