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What’s the Limiting Factor for Your Boating Adventures?

Published on January 28, 2015; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

boats in an anchorage - buying the perfect boat

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 January 6, 2026 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 December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

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 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Choosing Boat Bottom Paint

Published on January 19, 2015; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the best bottom paint for your boat? How do you decide? What factors are important?

What Size Holding Tank Should You Have on a Boat?

Published on January 17, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Marinas and mooring fields offer once-a-week pumpouts. But how many boats have a large enough holding tank that they can go a week of full-time use?

Avoid Kinks When Coiling Lines on a Boat

Published on January 13, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Kinked lines driving you nuts when they won't go through blocks? Here's a quick solution from Dave's Sea Scout days!

Kinked lines driving you nuts when they won’t go through blocks? Here’s a quick solution from Dave’s Sea Scout days!

Save Your Knees When Doing Boat Projects

Published on January 12, 2015; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

OUCH! Kneeling for any length of time, especially on non-skid, is hard on the knees. How to make it easier to DIY.

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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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