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Tekton Screwdriver Kit

Published on July 6, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I won't go quite so far as to say this is the "only" screwdriver you need on the boat, but it comes darn close!

I won’t go quite so far as to say this is the “only” screwdriver you need on the boat, but it comes darn close!

How to Grill Veggies – Recipe

Published on July 3, 2015; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Throwing your veggies on the grill is a great way to keep the heat out of the boat in the summer. Better yet, they're delicious!

Throwing your veggies on the grill is a great way to keep the heat out of the boat in the summer. Better yet, they’re delicious!

What’s In The Refrigerator?

Published on July 1, 2015; last updated on July 9, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple way to know what’s in the refrigerator and what needs to be eaten soon. Save money and don’t waste food with this easy solution.

Stanley Mechanics Tool Set

Published on June 29, 2015; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats -- and the stuff on them -- break. To fix them, you need tools. This tool set is one of our favorite buys!

Boats — and the stuff on them — break. To fix them, you need tools. This tool set is one of our favorite buys!

What About Mail If You Live On A Boat?

Published on June 13, 2015; last updated on August 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine strategies for handling mail if you live on a boat. How to decrease the amount of mail you receive and forward the important items.

The Emotional Roller Coaster

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

Selling it all and moving aboard means ending one phase of our lives while looking forward to another. We’re on an emotional roller coaster!

Storing Cabbage Without Refrigeration

Published on June 8, 2015; last updated on August 7, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store cabbage without refrigeration for a month or longer and why it’s so good to have as part of your provisions.

Organizing to Move Aboard a Boat

Published on June 4, 2015; last updated on August 1, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Staying organized is key when you’re preparing to move aboard a boat. An easy, visual way to get everything to the right place the first time.

Removing Duct Tape Residue

Published on May 27, 2015; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Duct tape is absolutely wonderful . . . until you remove it and find a bunch of sticky residue left behind. Here's how to remove it quickly, easily and cheaply!

Duct tape is absolutely wonderful . . . until you remove it and find a bunch of sticky residue left behind. Here’s how to remove it quickly, easily and cheaply!

Choosing a Broker

Published on May 25, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

You’re going to pay a lot of money to your broker. Make sure you get one that’s going to get your boat or house sold!

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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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