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Better Than Acetone to Clean Hands

Published on December 11, 2015; last updated on December 17, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Using acetone to clean up after nasty messy projects such as epoxy or sealant? There's something that works better, is cheaper AND is less toxic!

Using acetone to clean up after nasty messy projects such as epoxy or sealant? There’s something that works better, is cheaper AND is less toxic!

Taking the Important Pictures on a Boat

Published on December 9, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The important photos aren’t necessarily the pretty ones. They’re the ones that enable you to put something back together!

The Perfect Small Thermos

Published on December 8, 2015; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A 2-cup (pint/half liter) thermos that retains heat for 10+ hours -- perfect for cooking rice or beans and making yogurt!

A 2-cup (pint/half liter) thermos that retains heat for 10+ hours — perfect for cooking rice or beans and making yogurt!

The Cruiser’s Best Friend: Google

Published on December 5, 2015; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Finding the infomation you need right when you need it, Google has changed cruising.

Finding the infomation you need right when you need it, Google has changed cruising.

How to Organize Open Storage Areas

Published on December 3, 2015; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Reader ideas: how to organize those big open storage areas so things don't go flying when underway. Add your thoughts and check out what others have done!

Reader ideas: how to organize those big open storage areas so things don’t go flying when underway. Add your thoughts and check out what others have done!

Luci Lux & Luci Aura

Published on December 3, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The Luci is a great solar light, but sometimes the original one is just too bright!

The Luci is a great solar light, but sometimes the original one is just too bright!

Music Anywhere!

Published on December 1, 2015; last updated on September 30, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need tunes? This portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker has great sound for the cockpit, in the cabin or at a beach barbecue!

Need tunes? This portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker has great sound for the cockpit, in the cabin or at a beach barbecue!

Recharge Your Electronics on the Go

Published on November 24, 2015; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I hate seeing the low battery warning on my phone, camera and more. An easy way to recharge on the go -- and inexpensive!

I hate seeing the low battery warning on my phone, camera and more. An easy way to recharge on the go — and inexpensive!

The Learning Curve

Published on November 23, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Just starting boating or cruising and feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? There are ways to make it easier!

Just starting boating or cruising and feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? There are ways to make it easier!

Exceedingly Helpful Tool: Our Hose Puller

Published on November 22, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Getting an old hose off a barb can be next to impossible . . . unless you've got this tool.

Getting an old hose off a barb can be next to impossible . . . unless you’ve got this tool.

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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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