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Spaghetti Scrubber

Published on February 16, 2013; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

A pan scrubber that doesn’t get stinky and food rinses right out of!

Best Storage Containers to Use on Boats

Published on February 11, 2013; last updated on April 21, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Another good choice for plastic storage containers, particularly if you’re not crossing oceans and don’t need the added protection that locking lids give.

Chartering a Boat? Take These!

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

Charter companies always say they provide everything . . . and they do a pretty good job of it. But tucking a couple of extras in your suitcase will ensure you have the galley tools you need.

How to Use Propane on a Boat

Published on February 6, 2013; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Propane 101: how to safely use a propane stove on a boat, including propane system safety features, how to light the stove and how long a tank will last.

Potato Masher = Bosun’s Chair??

Published on February 4, 2013; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Using a potato masher to snag a loose halyard.

Use your potato masher to retrieve a halyard up the mast instead of the bosun’s chair . . .

Brownies in the Omnia Stove Top Oven

Published on February 2, 2013; last updated on February 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy boat-friendly brownie recipe, sized to fit the Omnia Stove Top Oven, with alternate instructions for baking in a conventional oven.

An easy boat-friendly brownie recipe, sized to fit the Omnia Stove Top Oven, with alternate instructions for baking in a conventional oven.

An Alcohol Policy on Your Boat

Published on February 1, 2013; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you have an alcohol policy on your boat? Why you should. Far from “ruining” our cruising, less drinking has improved it!

Having a Snack Bin on Your Boat

Published on January 18, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to let everyone know what's fair game for snacking . . . and what's not!

An easy way to let everyone know what’s fair game for snacking . . . and what’s not!

Having Handy Tools on Your Boat

Published on January 14, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do some of your galley tools find themselves standing in for "real tools?" A quick tip on how to save them!

Do some of your galley tools find themselves standing in for “real tools?” A quick tip on how to save them!

Meal Planning for a Boat Charter Vacation

Published on January 9, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Chartering is a great way to try out cruising. But bareboat charter meal planning is new for most of us. How to have meals everyone will love!

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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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