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When You Need an Extra Hand on a Boat Project

Published on November 5, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when you’re asked to hand tools, parts or hold a light just every so often? I mean, you’re working on something, too!

Making Boat Tank Water Taste Good

Published on November 3, 2014; last updated on August 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We needed a way to quickly have good tasting water without having to go buy it. The PUR dispenser doesn't just make good water, it's great!

We needed a way to quickly have good tasting water without having to go buy it. The PUR dispenser doesn’t just make good water, it’s great!

Don’t Forget the Shower When Deciding on a Boatyard

Published on October 31, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yeah, the shower room IS one of the things we check out when evaluating different boat yards.

Yeah, the shower room IS one of the things we check out when evaluating different boat yards.

Quickly Adding Light in a Dark Boat Corner

Published on October 30, 2014; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A quick way to add some light right where you need it — NOW

Make Hanging Produce Baskets in a Boat Locker

Published on October 27, 2014; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

DIY Hanging Produce Baskets

How to make your own hanging fruit baskets — a 30-minute easy DIY project!

When You Find a Broken Bolt on Your Boat

Published on October 25, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

There I was, scraping paint. And along with the paint comes the head of a large machine screw . . .

Surviving Dirty Nasty Boat Projects

Published on October 22, 2014; last updated on October 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine tips to help you survive even the nastiest boat projects. DIY-ing it isn't always pretty but doesn't have to be awful, either!

Nine tips to help you survive even the nastiest boat projects. DIY-ing it isn’t always pretty but doesn’t have to be awful, either!

Easier Boat Bathroom Cleaning

Published on October 18, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hate cleaning around the toilet and cutting your hands on the hose clamps? A DIY sewing project solves the problem!

How to Organize Owners Manuals on a Boat

Published on October 17, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Being able to quickly find the owner's manual you need: priceless! Except that my budget wasn't unlimited.

Being able to quickly find the owner’s manual you need: priceless! Except that my budget wasn’t unlimited.

Shopping for Boat Parts in Foreign Countries

Published on October 15, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don't assume you'll be able to pick out the right parts by sight!

Don’t assume you’ll be able to pick out the right parts by sight!

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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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How to Prepare the Galley to Leave the Boat

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