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Four Easy Ways to Conserve Water When Living on a Boat

Published on May 4, 2011; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you’re in a marina or anchored out, these four ideas will give you more time to do fun things as you spend less time filling your water tank.

Adding or Changing a Boat Refrigerator

Published on April 29, 2011; last updated on January 1, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four items to consider if you’re thinking of installing or changing your boat refrigerator to make sure you end up with a system that meets your needs.

Chocolate-Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Published on April 27, 2011; last updated on January 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Easy recipe that you can make anywhere with easily found Ingredients. Or use one of our variations. Great for boating, camping, or RVing.

The Best Cooler for Storing Food on a Boat

Published on April 25, 2011; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Are those expensive coolers really worth the money? Can a cheaper one hold ice and food for a week? What are the trade-offs? And how do you decide?

Living With No Refrigeration on a Boat

Published on April 22, 2011; last updated on January 21, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten Great Means When Underway

Even if you don’t have refrigeration – boating, camping or even at home – it’s possible to eat at home. Six tested strategies to have the foods you love.

Streusel Coffee Cake

Published on April 20, 2011; last updated on March 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Oh-so-easy and delicious recipe for a from-scratch coffee cake. Designed to be mixed by hand and bake in a tempermental oven!

Oh-so-easy and delicious recipe for a from-scratch coffee cake. Designed to be mixed by hand and bake in a tempermental oven!

Make Your Own Yogurt on Your Boat

Published on April 13, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Detailed description and instructions on exactly how to make your own yogurt from powdered milk — better than store-bought!

Best Trivets for Use on a Boat

Published on April 11, 2011; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Silicone trivets are lightweight, nonbreakable, nonskid and do an excellent job of protecting counters and tables!

Silicone trivets are lightweight, nonbreakable, nonskid and do an excellent job of protecting counters and tables!

Hate Something in Your Boat’s Galley?

Published on April 4, 2011; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

large boat galley with dark cabinets - boat galley strap dangers and what you need to know

If something in the galley is really bothering you, change it! Here’s my story . . .

Space-Saving Drinks for Boat Life

Published on March 25, 2011; last updated on January 24, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Drink cans and bottles take up a lot of space in a boat. Make the most of the space you have with these seven ideas for space-saving drinks.

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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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