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Hurricane Readiness

Published on September 1, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hurricane Readiness: Seven truths to take to heart when a hurricane is headed towards your boat. Give your boat a fighting chance!

🎧Flatten the Learning Curve

Published on August 26, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Every. Single. Thing. I. Do. I. Have. To. Learn. Nothing is familiar and the learning curve seems to go straight up. Hang on and listen in for ways to cope!

Every. Single. Thing. I. Do. I. Have. To. Learn. Nothing is familiar and the learning curve seems to go straight up. Hang on and listen in for ways to cope!

🎧More on Learning Boat Systems

Published on August 21, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

More details on how we learned both of our new-to-us boats . . . and some of the systems we had to figure out! Listen in for more details --

More details on how we learned both of our new-to-us boats . . . and some of the systems we had to figure out! Listen in for more details —

🎧Learning a New-to-You Boat

Published on August 19, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learning the systems on a new-to-you boat is a daunting task. How can you do it, remember it, and stay sane? Listen in!

That Time I Wanted Off the Boat

Published on August 16, 2016; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I'd had it. I was overheated, exhausted, sick and nothing was working right. What do you do when cruising is going badly?

I’d had it. I was overheated, exhausted, sick and nothing was working right. What do you do when cruising is going badly?

🎧 Overwhelmed by Your New Boat?

Published on August 14, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Did you just buy a cruising boat? Suddenly overwhelmed by the thought of outfitting it and learning it? You're not alone -- and here are some tips to make it easier!

Did you just buy a cruising boat? Suddenly overwhelmed by the thought of outfitting it and learning it? You’re not alone — and here are some tips to make it easier!

🎧 The Boat-Buying Transaction

Published on August 12, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The documents, procedure and money details of buying a boat.

The documents, procedure and money details of buying a boat.

🎧Looking at Boats to Buy

Published on August 10, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Examining boats for sale: what to look at and how to remember features, plus a handy form to help you.

Examining boats for sale: what to look at and how to remember features, plus a handy form to help you.

🎧Online Boat Shopping

Published on August 8, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

There are thousands (millions?) of online listings of boats for sale. How do you ever choose which ones are worth looking at? Listen in and find out!

There are thousands (millions?) of online listings of boats for sale. How do you ever choose which ones are worth looking at? Listen in and find out!

🎧Boat Buying: First Steps

Published on August 5, 2016; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Get the right boat by doing a bit of research before even starting to look at listings

Get the right boat by doing a bit of research before even starting to look at listings

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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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🎧Roam Device Review – Monitor Your Boat from Afar

June 7, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

John Herlig did a Roam Device review. Learn what he found installing it on his boat. And how he used it to keep track of his boat while away.

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Tips for Hauling Out Your Boat

June 5, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

If hauling out your boat is a new experience, read these tips to make it easier and less stressful. Little things you need to know.

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Liveaboard Boat Insurance: Coverage for Full-Time Cruisers

June 2, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock/Ben Belyea

Liveaboard boat insurance can be hard to find. What’s a cruiser to do? Here’s what you need to know to find coverage.

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