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Got Wobbly Stainess?

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

Sometimes stainless bimini and rail connectors aren't very snug and the structure is just plain wobbly. Here's our quick and inexpensive solution.

Sometimes stainless bimini and rail connectors aren’t very snug and the structure is just plain wobbly. Here’s our quick and inexpensive solution.

Easy Battery Watering

Published on March 8, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you add water on a monthly basis to batteries you can't even reach? A battery watering system makes it easy!

How do you add water on a monthly basis to batteries you can’t even reach? A battery watering system makes it easy!

Quieting Vibration Noises

Published on March 3, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The fire extinguisher rattling on the wall whenever the engine was running was going to drive me nuts. A 30-second DIY solution that's almost unnoticeable!

The fire extinguisher rattling on the wall whenever the engine was running was going to drive me nuts. A 30-second DIY solution that’s almost unnoticeable!

Easy Eyeglass Storage

Published on March 1, 2015; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Eyeglass storage you can make in about 10 minutes -- keep your sunglasses right by the companionway!

Eyeglass storage you can make in about 10 minutes — keep your sunglasses right by the companionway!

Dish Scraping 2.0

Published on February 28, 2015; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you use a Ziploc bag to store your food scraps and scrape plates into, this little device is like having someone to hold the bag open for you!

If you use a Ziploc bag to store your food scraps and scrape plates into, this little device is like having someone to hold the bag open for you!

Screw Holders

Published on February 24, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

One of those tools that few people have even heard of, yet is so very helpful. And it's pretty cheap, too!

One of those tools that few people have even heard of, yet is so very helpful. And it’s pretty cheap, too!

Shock Cord Projects

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

A bunch of really simple things I've done with shock cord to improve our boat!

A bunch of really simple things I’ve done with shock cord to improve our boat Barefoot Gal! You can do them too with a simple tool and a few minutes of time.

Choosing and Installing a Victron Battery Monitor

Published on February 20, 2015; last updated on January 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Step-by-step instructions with pictures to install a Victron battery monitor, including reasons for having a battery monitor and why we chose this one.

The Work Pillow

Published on February 16, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Working over compartment edges can get painful. We just happened to have an old pillow aboard . . .

Working over compartment edges can get painful. We just happened to have an old pillow aboard . . .

Hanging Towels

Published on February 14, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for an easy and VERY space efficient towel rack? A great 5-minute project.

Looking for an easy and VERY space efficient towel rack? A great 5-minute project.

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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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