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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!

Cleaning the Burners on a Boat Stove

Published on October 11, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Equipment that’s hard to clean will just lead to problems down the line.

Making Space in the Galley

Published on October 8, 2014; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Choosing your cooking tools with an eye to what you really need . . .

Dirt from the Boat Yard

Published on October 7, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Life in a boat yard can be pretty dirty. Tips for keeping it out of the boat.

Life in the Boat Yard

Published on October 3, 2014; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to avoid those middle of the night trips down the ladder to the bathroom . . .

Boat Life: How to Unstick Zippers

Published on October 1, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

My old dirty salt encrusted daypack looks new again and ALL the zippers work perfectly!

My old dirty salt encrusted daypack looks new again and ALL the zippers work perfectly!

Galley Design & Choices

Published on September 29, 2014; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for a new (or new-to-you) boat? You use the galley multiple times a day, so think a bit about your preferences.

Looking for a new (or new-to-you) boat? You use the galley multiple times a day, so think a bit about your preferences.

Easier Dinghy Cleaning

Published on September 24, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Over the years we’ve learned several “tricks” to make cleaning the dinghy a bit easier. Here’s one from when we were living on a small lake!

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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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