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Port Visors for Boats

Published on April 26, 2013; last updated on February 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep the weather out and the portholes open with a port visor.

It’s bad enough if it’s raining when you want to be out having fun. But having to close all the portholes on a hot, humid day makes it just that much worse. Here’s an easy way to keep those ports open!

Gamma Seal Lids are Great on Boats

Published on April 22, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a large air- and watertight storage container? Keep dog food, cat litter, spare baking supplies and more in heavy-duty buckets and storage bins, yet easily accessible with Gamma Lids.

Need a large air- and watertight storage container? Keep dog food, cat litter, spare baking supplies and more in heavy-duty buckets and storage bins, yet easily accessible with Gamma Lids.

Using Govino Unbreakable Wine Glasses on a Boat

Published on April 10, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The GoVino wine glasses have their good points and bad points. Are they right for you?

The GoVino wine glasses have their good points and bad points. Are they right for you?

Cat on a Boat!

Published on April 8, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I'm not an expert on cats at all. But thanks to a reader, I now have answers for a couple of the most frequently asked questions, including the best way to store their food.

I’m not an expert on cats at all. But thanks to a reader, I now have answers for a couple of the most frequently asked questions, including the best way to store their food.

How to Store Box Mixes on a Boat

Published on April 6, 2013; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn the best way to store box mixes on a boat to keep them safe from bugs, humidity, heat and motion. Make sure your box mixes will be good to use.

Great Flashlights for Boat Life

Published on April 5, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Flashlights are critical gear on boats for finding what's in the back corner of the locker, checking where that strange noise is coming from and so much more. We went through a bunch before finding ones that just worked!

Flashlights are critical gear on boats for finding what’s in the back corner of the locker, checking where that strange noise is coming from and so much more. We went through a bunch before finding ones that just worked!

14 Simple Steps to Organizing a Boat Galley on a Charter

Published on April 3, 2013; last updated on November 7, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Organize a Charter Boat Galley

Whether you’re chartering or just spending a weekend on the boat, spending a little time organizing your food will pay big benefits when it comes time to cook!

Can You Have A Microwave on the Boat?

Published on April 1, 2013; last updated on May 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three things to consider in deciding whether to put a microwave on your boat . . . and every boat will put different weights on them.

Three things to consider in deciding whether to put a microwave on your boat . . . and every boat will put different weights on them.

How to Make Great Coffee on a Boat: Aeropress Coffee Maker

Published on March 30, 2013; last updated on November 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

No electricity needed, no glass and great coffee -- what could be better for mornings on the boat?

No electricity needed, no glass and great coffee — what could be better for mornings on the boat?

More Ways to Make Ice Cubes on a Boat

Published on March 29, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a freezer on your boat? But don’t see how you have enough space to fit a whole tray of ice cubes in there along with everything else you want? Here’s what some readers are using!

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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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