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Clean Your Dinghy Bottom More Easily

Published on November 16, 2015; last updated on October 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

We’ve finally found a product that significantly cut the time to clean the bottom of the dinghy. Even better — it’s cheap!

How To Mark Anchor Chain

Published on November 2, 2015; last updated on July 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t add to the plastic trash in the water by using cable ties to mark your anchor chain — paint it instead. Tips to make the paint last and be visible.

Protect the Kids & Pups: Lifeline Netting

Published on October 29, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Kid boats and dog boats . . . lifeline netting adds a bit of safety to both. A few notes on installing it and where to get the best price on the netting.

Kid boats and dog boats . . . lifeline netting adds a bit of safety to both. A few notes on installing it and where to get the best price on the netting.

Organizing . . . and Reorganizing

Published on October 27, 2015; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why is it that I can't come up with the perfect organization plan for all our stuff? What makes me periodically reorganize it?

Why is it that I can’t come up with the perfect organization plan for all our stuff? What makes me periodically reorganize it?

How Much Solar Power Do You Need?

Published on October 21, 2015; last updated on February 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why it’s impossible for a solar power estimator to tell you precisely how much solar power you need. 14 things that may be different in the real world.

Too Many Spares on Hand?

Published on October 19, 2015; last updated on October 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you keep from realizing that you’re almost out of something and buying a spare . . . several times over?

How Our Gemini Cockpit Table Works

Published on October 18, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a cockpit table for your Gemini catamaran? A previous owner found or made ours, and it works perfectly! Photos to find or make your own.

Need a cockpit table for your Gemini catamaran? A previous owner found or made ours, and it works perfectly! Photos to find or make your own.

Remembering How You Left It

Published on October 17, 2015; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Storing your boat on the hard or on the dock? Use these tips to help you stay organized when you return.

Is Your Lifesling Ready For Use? Are you SURE?

Published on September 28, 2015; last updated on November 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Someday, your life or the life of someone you love may depend on a Lifesling. How to make sure it will deply correctly.

Easy Way to Prevent Line Fraying

Published on September 26, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

It only takes a minute (or less) to have ends that don’t fray. A step-by-step how to with tips for great results.

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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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