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How to Keep a Mixing Bowl in Place on a Boat

Published on November 22, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ever wished you had a third hand as you're trying to hold a bowl, get ingredients and steady yourself? This nifty tool eliminates the need to hold the bowl!

Ever wished you had a third hand as you’re trying to hold a bowl, get ingredients and steady yourself? This nifty tool eliminates the need to hold the bowl!

Using a Cooler for a Step on a Boat

Published on November 20, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Use a cooler on your boat? Trying to find a good place for it? Here's an idea I saw at a boat show, which can be modified (and improved!) for other boats.

Use a cooler on your boat? Trying to find a good place for it? Here’s an idea I saw at a boat show, which can be modified (and improved!) for other boats.

Things to Consider When Buying a Boat Stove

Published on November 18, 2013; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

WOW! There’s a lot to consider in choosing a stove for a boat . . . or determining whether the one in a boat you’re considering buying is a good or bad feature!

Another Idea for Draining Dishes Aboard Your Boat

Published on November 16, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Great idea for a small dish drainer to hold small items (or just a few dishes for a single-hander) and doubles as a colander.

A Better Boat Toaster

Published on November 15, 2013; last updated on March 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want toast without electricity, using the stove, but much more easily than those stand-up camping toasters? This is it!

6 Reasons to Have Silicone Baking Cups on a Boat

Published on November 11, 2013; last updated on June 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Use them for everything you’d use a muffin tin for, plus they can double as small bowls. Added bonus is that they take less space to store!

Marine Digest-It: Holding Tank Treatment for Boats

Published on November 8, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Most of us have to deal with holding tanks, and they can be no fun at all. A totally natural product that can take a lot of the "YUCK" out of it:

Most of us have to deal with holding tanks, and they can be no fun at all. A totally natural product that can take a lot of the “YUCK” out of it:

Do I Need an Oven on My Boat?

Published on November 4, 2013; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering if you really care about having an oven on the boat? I can't answer for you, but I can give you some questions to ask yourself.

Wondering if you really care about having an oven on the boat? I can’t answer for you, but I can give you some questions to ask yourself.

Expand Your Galley Counter Space with Sink Covers

Published on November 1, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need more counter space? Sink covers can give you a lot more! Photos of numerous ways to do it.

Need more counter space? Sink covers can give you a lot more! Photos of numerous ways to do it.

Should You Buy Big or Little Spice Containers When Provisioning Your Boat

Published on October 30, 2013; last updated on June 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Should you buy big or little spice containers for the boat? How to decide what size container is best for each of your spices.

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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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