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How to Store Seafood in Your Boat Refrigerator

Published on December 11, 2010; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Tips for freezing fish and seafood on a boat when cruising

Non-Slip Solutions for Boat Life

Published on December 9, 2010; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hundreds of options exist for boat dishes. Get the pros and cons of Corelle, tempered glass, melamine, plastic and aluminum.

Unbreakable Boat Dishes

Published on December 9, 2010; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hundreds of options exist for boat dishes. Get the pros and cons of Corelle, tempered glass, melamine, plastic and aluminum.

The Best Can Opener for a Boat

Published on December 9, 2010; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the best can opener on a boat? Here’s my preference!

Buying a Cutting Board for a Boat

Published on December 7, 2010; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

What characteristics are important for a cutting board to be used in a boat galley? And what boards do I recommend?

Using Fewer Paper Towels in Your Boat Kitchen

Published on December 6, 2010; last updated on January 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Save money and space by using fewer paper towels with these tips. Double bonus: you'll have less trash and it's better for the environment!

Save money and space by using fewer paper towels with these tips. Double bonus: you’ll have less trash and it’s better for the environment!

How to Use an Ice Box Cooler for Food Storage on a Boat

Published on December 5, 2010; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use an icebox cooler for food storage.

Step-by-step instructions for how to use an ice box or cooler for food storage. Learn how to set your cold box up and how long you can expect ice to last.

Make Your Own Sour Cream

Published on December 3, 2010; last updated on March 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sour cream is tough to carry on a boat, but easy to make from these long-lasting supplies that don't require refrigeration.

Sour cream is tough to carry on a boat, but easy to make from these long-lasting supplies that don’t require refrigeration.

Downloadable Provisioning Spreadsheet for Boaters

Published on November 28, 2010; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Download this editable Excel inventory and provisioning spreadsheet for cruisers, campers, and anyone else wanting groceries for a week or more.

How to Store Meat on a Boat

Published on November 9, 2010; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want to store meat on a boat while cruising? Nine tips to make the most of the tiny refrigerator and have a wide variety of meals.

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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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