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Super Digest-It Safe Drain Opener for Boats

Published on September 11, 2013; last updated on July 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Uses good enzymes instead of harsh chemicals -- and it really works!

If you’ve got a clogged drain that the simple remedies — boiling water, vinegar, baking soda, plungers and so on — just won’t budge, you might try this. Chris and Melody on Vacilando found it by chance and swear it works — and isn’t nasty for the environment!

Boat Dogs & Separation Anxiety

Published on September 9, 2013; last updated on April 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a dog who hates being left alone on the boat? That was Cathy's problem. I asked for tips on TBG's Facebook page and got lots of good suggestions.

Got a dog who hates being left alone on the boat? That was Cathy’s problem. I asked for tips on TBG’s Facebook page and got lots of good suggestions.

Bar10der

Published on September 6, 2013; last updated on October 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Everything you need right at hand

A great multi-tool for the galley. It’s got all the bar tools you’ll ever need, but they’re all handy even if you don’t drink mixed drinks.

10 Boat Galley Tools That Make Life Better

Published on September 4, 2013; last updated on October 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten Things that Make Galley Life Better

Ten tools that make cooking in a boat galley a lot easier — from not lugging water to ventilation to kitchen tools and pans.

Ten Things That Make Life Aboard a Boat Better

Published on August 28, 2013; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten of our favorite items for living on our boat. Life aboard is so much nicer with these -- they make reality equal the dream.

Ten of our favorite items for living on our boat. Life aboard is so much nicer with these — they make reality equal the dream.

Seasoning a Stainless Steel Skillet

Published on August 21, 2013; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fed up with food sticking to your stainless skillet? Seasoning it takes just ten minutes and makes an amazing difference!

Fed up with food sticking to your stainless skillet? Seasoning it takes just ten minutes and makes an amazing difference!

Should You Divide Your Food Up When Storing It On a Boat?

Published on August 19, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is it better to have one big container of things like flour and sugar or is it better to divide it into two or more containers?

Is it better to have one big container of things like flour and sugar or is it better to divide it into two or more containers?

Good Powdered Eggs for Use on a Boat

Published on August 14, 2013; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Powdered eggs that don’t taste like powdered eggs. These aren’t those awful things you remember from Scouts. They’re good!

Shape Matters When It Comes to Storing Food on a Boat

Published on August 9, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, round IS a shape . . . and far too many food containers are round. Are we about to enter a new era of square containers?

Distant Shores DVDs

Published on August 7, 2013; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dreaming of cruising? Need a little inspiration? Or wanting to share your dream with someone else? These DVDs just might do it!

Dreaming of cruising? Need a little inspiration? Or wanting to share your dream with someone else? These DVDs just might do it!

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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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