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Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Published on June 6, 2014; last updated on January 29, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Gifts that make life aboard just that much better — from pure fun to practical luxuries and more.

How NOT to Have Bugs on Your Boat

Published on June 3, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Make sure that bugs don’t see your galley as an all-you-can-eat buffet!

Learn to be More Adventurous for Life on a Boat

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

You can learn to be more adventurous! How to be willing to take chances and say yes to new adventures. Being injured isn’t the biggest risk!

How to Wear an Outboard Kill Switch Lanyard

Published on May 30, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple way to wear an outboard kill cord so that you don’t accidentally pull it out and stop the engine but have it work when it should.

Tips for Selling a Boat

Published on May 27, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dos and don'ts for taking great boat photos that will get the right people to look at the boat.

Dos and don’ts for taking great boat photos that will get the right people to look at the boat.

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.

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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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