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DEET and Plastic Boat Equipment

Published on December 2, 2012; last updated on June 14, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you use bug spray that contains DEET, be careful where you spray it. DEET will melt many things, including plastics and the screens on boat electronics.

Insulated Mugs for Use on a Boat

Published on December 1, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A great vacuum-insulated mug will keep your coffee hot for hours, and won't leak even if you toss it in the bottom of the dinghy or the day pack.

A great vacuum-insulated mug will keep your coffee hot for hours, and won’t leak even if you toss it in the bottom of the dinghy or the day pack.

What Makes A Good Thermos for Boat Use

Published on November 30, 2012; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to keep your coffee hot on a cold night? Some bottles will do it, others won’t. Here’s a comparison of different types of bottles and how they work.

Photos: Baking in the Omnia Stove Top Oven

Published on November 29, 2012; last updated on February 27, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Photos of my baking in the Omnia Stove Top Baking Oven — YUM! This thing does almost everything a conventional oven does.

No-Bake Booze Balls

Published on November 28, 2012; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

No bake booze ball truffles.

Here’s a wonderful and easy treat that doesn’t require a lot of counter space or even an oven . . . and everyone will love!

Stove Top Baking – Breakfast Rolls

Published on November 27, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tiny galley? No room for a bunch of ingredients, mixing bowls and no oven? But want a special breakfast treat? Bake cinnamon rolls on your stove top!

Should You Use Hard Plastic Canisters on a Boat?

Published on November 27, 2012; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

No, I don’t recommend these hard plastic canisters. Here’s why.

Choices When Provisioning a Boat

Published on November 26, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

My provisioning choices are different depending on whether I’m buying food for a short trip or a longer one. Learn the differences.

“Almost” Lasagna in the Omnia

Published on November 25, 2012; last updated on November 7, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Making pasta in the Omnia Stovetop Oven

With one small change to your favorite lasagna recipe, it’s easy to make in the Omnia Stove Top Baking Oven. And it will taste delicious!

Biscuits in the Omnia Stove Top Baking Oven

Published on November 23, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Make delicious biscuits in your Omnia stovetop oven.

Fresh hot biscuits — for breakfast or with dinner — are easy even without a conventional oven. Literally 15 minutes from start to eat!

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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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