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Egg Cartons on a Boat

Published on March 2, 2012; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep your eggs from breaking with these egg cartons — they’re tough so eggs don’t break even if something falls on top of it, and they lock so the eggs won’t fall out.

Easy Water Fill for Boaters

Published on February 27, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you fill your water tanks from 5-gallon containers – either jerry cans or purchased water? If so, you’ll appreciate this idea for a funnel that stands up by itself!

Do you fill your water tanks from 5-gallon containers – either jerry cans or purchased water? If so, you’ll appreciate this idea for a funnel that stands up by itself!

Drew’s Jambalaya

Published on February 22, 2012; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for a a great one-pot make-ahead-and-reheat meal? Whether for a weekend on the boat, heading out on a passage, or a hearty meal on a cool day, jambalaya is great. Add some friends, music and cold beer and you've got a party!!

Looking for a a great one-pot make-ahead-and-reheat meal? Whether for a weekend on the boat, heading out on a passage, or a hearty meal on a cool day, jambalaya is great. Add some friends, music and cold beer and you’ve got a party!!

Simple Exhaust Fan for Boats

Published on February 20, 2012; last updated on April 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple exhaust fan can do a LOT to keep the galley cool, by removing cooking heat and steam. Here's one that you can install in seconds -- no holes in the boat and low power draw!

A simple exhaust fan can do a LOT to keep the galley cool, by removing cooking heat and steam. Here’s one that you can install in seconds — no holes in the boat and low power draw!

Engel Portable Freezer – Refrigerator for Boats

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

Don’t have a refrigerator? freezer? or want more space in yours? The Engle line of portable refrigerator/freezers and drop-in units might be the answer — super-easy to install and very energy efficient!

Trash Compaction for Boaters

Published on February 13, 2012; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you're living on a boat, you don't have much space for trash. Easy ways to compact it!

If you’re living on a boat, you don’t have much space for trash. Easy ways to compact it!

Boat In-Sink Dish Drainer

Published on February 10, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you have a double sink, you can easily make one side into a dish drainer -- great if you're doing dishes underway (or in a rolly anchorage) as dishes are contained and can't fall to the floor!

If you have a double sink, you can easily make one side into a dish drainer — great if you’re doing dishes underway (or in a rolly anchorage) as dishes are contained and can’t fall to the floor!

Great Powdered Milk

Published on February 8, 2012; last updated on March 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Save space and weight aboard with powdered milk for your baking and cooking — if you know where to get the good stuff, you’ll be surprised at how good it is!

Build a Can Pantry for Your Boat

Published on February 6, 2012; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Got a shallow little compartment that's not used for much? Build a can pantry that's easy to access and easy to see immediately what you have!

Got a shallow little compartment that’s not used for much? Build a can pantry that’s easy to access and easy to see immediately what you have!

Cleanability of Boat Gear

Published on February 3, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Considering how easy something is to clean before you buy it can save hours of labor -- not to mention lots of water -- later. I violated my own rule and paid for it!

Considering how easy something is to clean before you buy it can save hours of labor — not to mention lots of water — later. I violated my own rule and paid for it!

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