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Red Solo Cups and Diesel

Published on March 27, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a little container for draining a Racor? Red Solo Cups and diesel fuel do not mix well.

Need a little container for draining a Racor? Red Solo Cups and diesel fuel do not mix well.

Where Is All This Dirt Coming From?

Published on March 24, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why does it seem that the boat is never really clean? As soon as I finish vacuuming, I see more dust and dirt!

Why does it seem that the boat is never really clean? As soon as I finish vacuuming, I see more dust and dirt!

Outland Hatch Covers

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

Boat hatch covers that are easy to install and use, don't shrink over time and can stay on even underway? YES!

Hatch covers that are easy to install and use, don’t shrink over time and can stay on even underway? YES!

Weird Wiring Colors

Published on March 21, 2015; last updated on September 20, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when a wiring run suddenly changes color . . . or doesn't follow the convention used on the rest of your boat? Our simple and inexpensive solution.

What do you do when a wiring run suddenly changes color . . . or doesn’t follow the convention used on the rest of your boat? Our simple and inexpensive solution.

Suction Grab Bar

Published on March 19, 2015; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a suction grab bar on your boat? Maybe for cleaning the bottom? Here's another great use for it!

Got a suction grab bar on your boat? Maybe for cleaning the bottom? Here’s another great use for it!

Mold on Maple Syrup

Published on March 13, 2015; last updated on December 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Real maple syrup will mold if not stored properly. Learn the correct way to store it for the longest life and best flavor.

Bright LED Bulb for Davis Mega Light

Published on March 12, 2015; last updated on July 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Anchor light just using too much power? A Davis Mega Light with one of these super-bright LED bulbs was the answer for us.

Anchor light just using too much power? A Davis Mega Light with one of these super-bright LED bulbs was the answer for us.

Cut Stainless Tubing Squarely

Published on March 11, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need to cut some stainless tubing with a hacksaw and want to get it straight? Here's how we do it --

Need to cut some stainless tubing with a hacksaw and want to get it straight? Here’s how we do it —

Taming the Cord Jungle

Published on March 10, 2015; last updated on November 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Technology is wonderful . . . until you try to find the cord you need. Then it''s just a bowl of spaghetti. Reader Jane Head has a great -- easy and inexpensive -- solution that really works.

Technology is wonderful . . . until you try to find the cord you need. Then it”s just a bowl of spaghetti. Reader Jane Head has a great — easy and inexpensive — solution that really works.

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.

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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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