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Testing the Quality of Stainless Boat Gear

Published on May 14, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How can you test stainless quality on kitchen and galley items when it's not marked? Actually, it's easy to avoid the dreaded "rusting stainless!"

How can you test stainless quality on kitchen and galley items when it’s not marked? Actually, it’s easy to avoid the dreaded “rusting stainless!”

Manual Coffee Grinder for a Boat

Published on May 11, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want a great cup of coffee, but don't have the power for an electric coffee grinder? This manual coffee grinder works well and won't wear you out!

Want a great cup of coffee, but don’t have the power for an electric coffee grinder? This manual coffee grinder works well and won’t wear you out!

How to Remember Settings on Boat Equipment

Published on May 7, 2012; last updated on May 5, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Instead of trying to remember how everything works and the proper settings, why not just “make your mark?”

Cucumber Dressing or Dip

Published on April 23, 2012; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Simple, easy and delicious! Use as a salad dressing, dip (with vegetables, crackers or chips) or as salsa-ish topping on tacos or chicken!

Storing Bread on a Boat

Published on April 19, 2012; last updated on June 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Storing Bread on a Boat

How to store bread on your boat? You don’t want to take up too much space, but you don’t want it squished or moldy — here are three ideas!

A Dishrag That Doesn’t Get Stinky Even On A Boat

Published on April 12, 2012; last updated on November 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dishrags that won't stink

These dish rags work better than any others I’ve used to get dishes clean, with the added bonus of just never smelling nasty. No need to use a fresh rag every day! One of the most popular items with TBG readers.

Anti-Seize – Boat DIY Tip

Published on April 9, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Instead of looking for better ways of getting parts un-frozen, why not just avoid the problem in the first place!

Coffee Grinder for a Boat

Published on April 5, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Okay, I've always heard that a great cup of coffee begins with grinding your own beans. I finally believe it . . . and love this grinder!

Okay, I’ve always heard that a great cup of coffee begins with grinding your own beans. I finally believe it . . . and love this grinder!

Small Corelle Bowls Are Great on Boats

Published on March 29, 2012; last updated on July 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

I use my little Corelle bowls for so many things, literally from soup to nuts . . . here’s why!

Protect Electronics from Thunderstorms on a Boat

Published on March 26, 2012; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to protect portable electronics on your boat from lightning strikes. Keep your phone, handheld VHF, laptop and navigation tablet safe!

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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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