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Storing Fruit without Refrigeration on a Boat

Published on June 15, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to store fruit without refrigeration, step-by-step from buying the right fruit to where to store it and how long it will last.

Installing a Track-Mounted Whisker Pole

Published on June 13, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Detailed directions and parts list for installing and using a track-mounted whisker pole on a cruising sailboat; originally published in Cruising World magazine.

Detailed directions and parts list for installing and using a track-mounted whisker pole on a cruising sailboat; originally published in Cruising World magazine.

5-Minute Appetizers for Boat Life

Published on June 8, 2011; last updated on November 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five Minute Appetizers

Need some ideas for appetizers or snacks that you can make quickly? Here’s my list!

How to Clean a Boat Bottom

Published on June 6, 2011; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cleaning your own boat's bottom.

How to recognize that the bottom of your boat is fouled with growth, and how best to clean it yourself. Learn from my mistakes!

Pot Restraints for a Boat Stove

Published on June 1, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Using boat pot holders (aka pot restraints) to keep pans in place on moving boats. Don't have your pans -- and food -- go flying!

Using boat pot holders (aka pot restraints) to keep pans in place on moving boats. Don’t have your pans — and food — go flying!

Frozen Yogurt – A Great Boat Treat

Published on May 23, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make your own frozen yogurt — if you have a freezer and even just a tiny bit of space in it, it’s easy and wonderful treat on a hot day!

Storing Veggies without Refrigeration on a Boat

Published on May 16, 2011; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Best practices for buying, transporting, and storing vegetables for maximum lifespan.

Even without refrigeration, you can keep fresh veggies for a surprising amount of time by following a few simple rules.

Hurricane Warning — Riding Out a Big Blow at Anchor

Published on May 13, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A detailed guide to preparing your boat and yourself to ride out a hurricane at anchor, published as “Riding Out Marty at Anchor” in BWS (cover feature).

Simple Solutions to Common Boat Problems

Published on May 12, 2011; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t spend all your time working on the boat! Have more time to enjoy it with these simple solutions to common problems.

Four Easy Ways to Conserve Water When Living on a Boat

Published on May 4, 2011; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you're in a marina or anchored out, these four ideas will give you more time to do fun things as you spend less time filling your water tank.

Whether you’re in a marina or anchored out, these four ideas will give you more time to do fun things as you spend less time filling your water tank.

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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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