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Tattler Re-Usable Canning Lids for Cruisers

Published on October 24, 2011; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Outside the US, it's hard to find canning lids. Using the Tattler Reusable Lids solves the problem, plus they tend to seal better -- not to mention being environmentally friendly!

Outside the US, it’s hard to find canning lids. Using the Tattler Reusable Lids solves the problem, plus they tend to seal better — not to mention being environmentally friendly!

Yeast Bread Making on a Boat

Published on October 21, 2011; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Detailed, step-by-step directions for making great yeast bread by hand, with lots of photos and pointers to ensure that you have a great outcome!

Detailed, step-by-step directions for making great yeast bread by hand, with lots of photos and pointers to ensure that you have a great outcome!

Rescue Tape – Important Tool for Boaters

Published on October 14, 2011; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Rescue Tape can stop water pipe and hose leaks, repair high pressure watermaker and hydraulic lines, and more. Learn what it can do and how to use it.

Getting Rid of Cardboard Wine Boxes When You’re on a Boat

Published on October 12, 2011; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

"Boxed" wine is great on a boat . . . but how can you avoid the cardboard? Make your own plastic box for the interior bladder, so it's still easy to pour.

“Boxed” wine is great on a boat . . . but how can you avoid the cardboard? Make your own plastic box for the interior bladder, so it’s still easy to pour.

Sharpener for Serrated Knives in Your Boat Galley

Published on October 10, 2011; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping knives sharp is essential on a boat. This tiny little sharpener sharpens both regular knives AND serrated . . . and there’s a nice video to show how to do it!

Getting Rid of Cardboard on Your Boat

Published on October 7, 2011; last updated on February 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Everyone says not to take cardboard aboard a boat . . . but how do you avoid it? 14 ways you can get rid of it (and the bugs and mildew)!

Thermometer for a Boat Oven

Published on October 3, 2011; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need an oven thermometer? Some tips on what to look for and how to place it in the oven for the most accurate results . . . along with a temporary work-around!

Need an oven thermometer? Some tips on what to look for and how to place it in the oven for the most accurate results . . . along with a temporary work-around!

No-See-Um Repellant for Boaters

Published on September 30, 2011; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fed up with no-see-ums? Can't find anything that works against them? Try making your own repellent -- and fight mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and other bugs, too!

Fed up with no-see-ums? Can’t find anything that works against them? Try making your own repellent — and fight mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and other bugs, too!

Best Food Storage Bins for Boats

Published on September 28, 2011; last updated on November 11, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bins are critical for organizing your food in lockers, the refrigerator or cooler. But not all bins are created equal -- find out what to look for!

Bins are critical for organizing your food in lockers, the refrigerator or cooler. But not all bins are created equal — find out what to look for!

Conserve Water with Your Boat Gear Choices

Published on September 26, 2011; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thinking about how you'll clean something before you buy it can save a lot of water on a boat.

Thinking about how you’ll clean something before you buy it can save a lot of water on a boat.

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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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