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Know Your Boat Details

Published on May 26, 2014; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to know the details of your boat? Here’s how to have all the model numbers, sizes, when installed and more available at your fingertips.

Sailboat Maintenance Manual

Published on May 18, 2014; last updated on October 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Six books in one, all in understandable language and with LOTS of illustrations to help you understand your boat's systems.

Six books in one, all in understandable language and with LOTS of illustrations to help you understand your boat’s systems.

Vacuum Recommendations for a Boat

Published on May 12, 2014; last updated on November 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

I asked TBG readers on Facebook for their recommended vacuum cleaners on their boats. See what they like and why . . . and add your own!

No-Knead Bread – Omnia Stove Top Oven Recipe

Published on May 11, 2014; last updated on November 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

It won't have quite the same color and texture as when baked in a conventional oven, but No-Knead Bread is every bit as delicious when baked in the Omnia Stove Top Oven. Here's how to do it!

It won’t have quite the same color and texture as when baked in a conventional oven, but No-Knead Bread is every bit as delicious when baked in the Omnia Stove Top Oven. Here’s how to do it!

Easier Boat Bed Making

Published on May 6, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five seconds can save a bunch of time, a twisted back, frustration and maybe even some cussing in the future.

Five seconds can save a bunch of time, a twisted back, frustration and maybe even some cussing in the future.

Bad Weather on a Boat? Put on Your Shoes

Published on May 4, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

As you're prepping your boat for a thunderstorm or squall, take a minute to prepare yourself as well.

As you’re prepping your boat for a thunderstorm or squall, take a minute to prepare yourself as well.

Thermos Nissan Thermal Cooker

Published on May 1, 2014; last updated on February 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A Thermos Nissan thermal cooker lets you cook while doing other things, similar to a crock pot. Also cut down on stove fuel and heat in the kitchen.

A New Name for Our Boat

Published on April 20, 2014; last updated on November 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Choosing a boat name

This time around, we gave a lot of thought to the name for our new boat. As soon as Dave said it, we knew it was right.

Should You Have Electric Appliances in Your Boat Galley

Published on April 13, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Some use lots of electrical appliances on their boat, others can't imagine it. What's the real story?

Some use lots of electrical appliances on their boat, others can’t imagine it. What’s the real story?

Deal Killers When Buying a Boat

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

When do you decide to just walk away from a potential purchase? Outside of just knowing it in our gut, here are our thoughts —

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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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DIY Tips for Connecting Boat Wires

August 7, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Here are my best DIY tips for connecting boat wires, learned over years of doing our boat’s electrical jobs.

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🎧How to Find Support While Cruising

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Wondering how to find support while cruising? We have some great tips for building your network for both personal and practical support.

Cruiser’s Memory Tool – A Log Book

July 31, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

When you revisit a cruising destination, how do you remember the important details of an anchorage or inlet? A log book can help.

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