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How to Test Boat Batteries

Published on February 11, 2015; last updated on June 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A not-very-expensive battery tester that’s easy to use right in the boat with results comparable to a load tester!

Changing to LED Bulbs on a Boat

Published on February 10, 2015; last updated on July 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

A really easy DIY project to cut down on the amp-hours used, along with where to get the bulbs you need.

A really easy DIY project to cut down on the amp-hours used, along with where to get the bulbs you need.

Dinghy Getting Heavier?

Published on February 2, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

We wasted a lot of time trying to find a serious problem, when the real problem only took five minutes to solve!

We wasted a lot of time trying to find a serious problem, when the real problem only took five minutes to solve!

Getting Gunk Out of Boat Drains

Published on January 31, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Clogged drains are never any fun . . . but when there are tiny drain openings? Really frustrating. Here's how to clear the gunk.

Clogged drains are never any fun . . . but when there are tiny drain openings? Really frustrating. Here’s how to clear the gunk.

What’s the Limiting Factor for Your Boating Adventures?

Published on January 28, 2015; last updated on March 24, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Prioritizing projects is always tough. It seems our list is always in flux, as we realize what's limiting us . . .

Prioritizing boat projects is always tough. It seems our list is always in flux, as we realize what’s limiting us . . .

Quahog Bay Boat Sheets

Published on January 26, 2015; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

High quality boat sheets that fit and don’t pull off, without the expense of one-off custom sheets.

Easier Paint Scraping on Boats

Published on January 23, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

6 in 1 Painter's Tool: This inexpensive tool made the scraping the bottom paint on our boat so much easier without gouging the gel coat. And we've used it for lots of other projects as well.

This inexpensive tool made the scraping SO much easier without gouging the gel coat. And we’ve used it for lots of other projects as well.

Immersion Blenders for a Boat Galley

Published on January 21, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Reader recommendations for immersion blenders that work well on a boat and the many ways they use them.

Mantus Anchors

Published on January 21, 2015; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why we chose a Mantus anchor as the primary anchor for Barefoot Gal. Some day, our lives -- or at least our boat -- may depend on our choice.

Why we chose a Mantus anchor as the primary anchor for Barefoot Gal. Some day, our lives — or at least our boat — may depend on our choice.

Having Enough Power on a Boat

Published on January 20, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Our four-step approach to power on our boat means that we have electricity for everything we want.

Our four-step approach to power on our boat means that we have electricity for everything we want.

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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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