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How to Stow Provisions on a Boat: Weight Distribution

Published on November 16, 2014; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Figuring out where to stow provisions is tough, but some things become clear when you start thinking about the weight distribution too.

How to Get Rid of Spiders on Boats

Published on November 8, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get rid of spiders on a boat with no toxic chemicals and no need to be off the boat. Easy DIY solution that’s also safe for kids and pets.

When You Need an Extra Hand on a Boat Project

Published on November 5, 2014; last updated on January 2, 2026 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 . . .

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 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

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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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