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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!

Make a 4-Way Windscoop for Your Boat

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

Thought about making your own wind scoop but wondered where to get directions to make one of the better 4-way ones? Here's the answer!

Thought about making your own wind scoop but wondered where to get directions to make one of the better 4-way ones? Here’s the answer!

Organizing a Top-Loading Boat Refrigerator Step by Step

Published on June 17, 2013; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a top-loading boat refrigerator? Get step-by-step instructions how to organize it perfectly for your needs, including lots of pictures.

LED Worklights for Boats

Published on June 12, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Little flashlights are good, but sometimes you just need more light -- but without a huge power draw. These will do it!

Little flashlights are good, but sometimes you just need more light — but without a huge power draw. These will do it!

Provisioning to Cruise Mexico

Published on June 10, 2013; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t be intimidated by the thought of provisioning to cruise Mexico! What you need to know before you depart the United States.

More Boat Refrigerator Insulation

Published on June 8, 2013; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Does the sun beat down on your refrigerator or ice box? Stop it from heating up all that nice cold air on the inside by putting Reflectix on the outside.

Does the sun beat down on your refrigerator or ice box? Stop it from heating up all that nice cold air on the inside by putting Reflectix on the outside.

Love with a Chance of Drowning

Published on June 3, 2013; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The true story of what happens when you go outside your comfort zone. WAY outside.

The true story of what happens when you go outside your comfort zone. WAY outside.

Boat Refrigerator Insulation Test

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

Is your refrigerator or ice box losing its cool? Make sure all that nice cold air stays IN the refrigerator!

Is your refrigerator or ice box losing its cool? Make sure all that nice cold air stays IN the refrigerator!

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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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