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Boat Problems Don’t Cure Themselves

Published on October 8, 2012; last updated on July 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Problems on a boat don’t cure themselves. Left to their own devices, they get worse. Sometimes a lot worse. Our strategy for cutting down on the work.

First Aid Tips for Cooking on a Boat

Published on October 1, 2012; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four quick first aid tips for cuts — that usually aren’t taught in any First Aid class!

Where to Buy The Boat Galley Cookbook

Published on September 20, 2012; last updated on January 7, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Buy The Boat Galley Cookbook almost anywhere in the world, in print and popular eformats

A Great Fillet Knife for Boaters

Published on September 14, 2012; last updated on November 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The best fillet knife for fishing

The Rapala is the best fillet knife I’ve ever used. Whether filleting fish, boning a chicken breast or turning a tenderloin into steaks, it’s great!

Burn Protection in Your Boat’s Galley

Published on September 12, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you tend to just wear a swim suit when cooking on your boat, here’s an easy way to prevent all those annoying little spatter burns!

Pets and Storms on Your Boat

Published on August 25, 2012; last updated on March 21, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

As you're planning for the safety of your boat and yourself, don't forget the furry crew members! A few tips for them, too . . .

Pets and storms on your boat can be a bad mix. Here are my best tips to be sure that you and your dogs and cats are all comfortable and safe.

Prepare the Boat Galley for a Storm

Published on August 24, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to prepare a galley for a hurricane or major storm, with two absolute rules and five tips based on personal experience in five hurricanes.

Boat Provisioning & Water

Published on August 22, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Provisioning your boat? Be sure to consider your boat’s fresh water supply and how long it has to last. Learn exactly how to do this.

Cooking Kingfish

Published on August 20, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don't throw that Kingfish (King Mackerel) back. Here's how to prep it. And you don't need a smoker.

Kingfish (king mackerel) is usually smoked, particularly the larger ones. But you can turn it into “poor man’s lobster” very easily . . . and it’s even a boat-friendly recipe with no smoker needed!

Keeping It Handy on a Boat

Published on August 15, 2012; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a secure way to hold recipes . . . or instructions? Here's a simple and virtually free way to do it -- almost anywhere!

Need a secure way to hold recipes . . . or instructions? Here’s a simple and virtually free way to do it — almost anywhere!

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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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