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🎧Switching to Electronic Flares

Published on October 12, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Flares are vital safety equipment. But traditional flares require some skill to use, shine for a short time, and are difficult to dispose of if yours expire. Luckily, there is […]

Baking Stone Basics for a Boat Oven

Published on October 10, 2024; last updated on October 9, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use a baking stone (also called a pizza stone) in a small oven (boat, RV or tiny home) to eliminate hot spots and solve other common small oven problems.

Cruising with Confidence

Published on October 7, 2024; last updated on March 11, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Kimberly Ward

Cruising with confidence means cruising on your own terms. Today’s writer shares her cruising path.

🎧Small Appliances for Boat Galleys

Published on October 5, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Small appliances can be useful in the galley. Are they right for you? And if so, which ones?

Boat Life: Inverters 101

Published on October 3, 2024; last updated on December 10, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Inverter

A basic intro to inverters for newbies. Learn about types, sizes, loads, pure sine wave vs. modified and more.

🎧Bowls with Locking Lids for Cruisers

Published on September 28, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for a bowl with locking lids perfect for cruiser pot lucks? We have some great suggestion for you. Never spill your dish in the dinghy again.

What’s the Best Grade of Stainless for Boat Galley Gear

Published on September 26, 2024; last updated on September 25, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

stainless flatware on a mat - what do stainless differences mean

Stainless differences mean the difference between flatware that rusts and flatware that lasts for years. Here’s what you need to know.

How to Sail the ICW – We Did It; You Can Too

Published on September 23, 2024; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/Pamela Douglas

boat in canal

Can you sail the ICW? Of course. It doesn’t have to be a motoring slog. Here are the best tips to get in good sailing on the ICW.

🎧Simple Enchilada Sauce 

Published on September 21, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

This easy enchilada sauce recipe is versatile–just the thing for every galley recipe book.

Storing Paper Products on a Boat

Published on September 19, 2024; last updated on September 17, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping toilet paper and paper towels dry aboard a boat.

Paper products seem like an easy thing to store on a boat. But it takes a bit of planning to keep them dry and bug-free.

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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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🎧Lentil Sloppy Joes – Perfect for the Boat Galley

December 13, 2025 By Nica Waters

A meat favorite gets a makeover aboard in the form of lentil sloppy joes. Here’s how to make a crowd-pleasing vegetarian version of a classic meat dish, perfect for a boat […]

We all hate when there's a problem and want to fix it as fast as possible. Today's tip, from Georgia Hilton, will cut your troubleshooting time dramatically.

How to Troubleshoot Boat Problems

December 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering how to troubleshoot boat problems? Guest writer, Georgia Hilton, gives some great DIY tips from her work in the Navy.

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🎧What are the Hidden Costs When Buying a Boat?

December 6, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Maybe you’re thinking of stretching your budget to get a larger boat or one with more equipment. But have you counted the hidden costs?

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