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Does Organizing Boat Lockers Waste Space?

Published on May 6, 2013; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is it worth the empty space between bins (not to mention the space the containers themselves take up) to organize the galley when you’ve got so little space to begin with?

Krud Kutter – Great Degreaser for Your Boat

Published on May 3, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Awesome used to be my favorite cleaner/degreaser, but it got upstaged by a new find that reader Tammy Swart told me about --

Awesome used to be my favorite cleaner/degreaser, but it got upstaged by a new find that reader Tammy Swart told me about —

More Storage Improvements for Boat Lockers

Published on April 26, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boats seem to be built with more hanging lockers than most of us need, and fewer shelved lockers. There are no rules that say you can’t change hanging to shelved!!

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 6, 2026 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.

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 January 5, 2026 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!

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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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