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How’s the Boat Refrigerator Doing?

Published on August 2, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An inexpensive indoor/outdoor thermometer could save hundreds of dollars of food by alerting you to a problem before the food is spoiled.

Happy Hour IN the Water

Published on July 31, 2013; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hot? Don't just have a cold drink for happy hour -- jump in the drink! Here's a few tips to make it a great time.

Hot? Don’t just have a cold drink for happy hour — jump in the drink! Here’s a few tips to make it a great time.

When Gear Breaks on Your Boat

Published on July 24, 2013; last updated on April 7, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

We all tend to think about having spares and the ability to fix things that break. But what will you do until it's fixed? Plan ahead!

We all tend to think about having spares and the ability to fix things that break. But what will you do until it’s fixed? Plan ahead!

More Manual Coffee Grinders for Boats

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

Want fresh-ground coffee but don't want to use any electrical power? How about muscle power? The good and the bad of manual grinders.

Want fresh-ground coffee but don’t want to use any electrical power? How about muscle power? The good and the bad of manual grinders.

Charter Provisioning in the BVI

Published on July 12, 2013; last updated on May 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning a charter vacation in the BVI? Info and links to numerous provisioning options offering online ordering so you don’t have to spend a precious day of your vacation running around!

Boating Checklist

Published on July 8, 2013; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Get an editable boating checklist of necessary tasks before getting underway in your boat. Don’t risk running out of fuel or lockers flying open!

Storing Medications When Living on a Boat

Published on July 5, 2013; last updated on November 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here's a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here’s a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!

A Great Way to Store Spices in a Tiny Boat Galley

Published on July 3, 2013; last updated on November 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Storing spices on a boat

A great way to store spices if you have a refrigerator on your boat — less wasted space and longer life for the spices.

Adding Refrigerant to a Boat Refrigerator

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

Not a how-to — I’m not enough of an expert for that. But a few things that we learned along the way and weren’t in any how-to book we ever consulted!

Add Counter Space to Your Boat Galley

Published on June 24, 2013; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Two ideas for making your own removable counter top to go over the stove when it's not in use -- and both are fairly easy DIY projects!

Two ideas for making your own removable counter top to go over the stove when it’s not in use — and both are fairly easy DIY projects!

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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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