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🎧How to Be Sure the Boat Fridge is Cold Enough

Published on November 10, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is your boat fridge cold enough to be safe? Are you sure? Here’s how to know for certain.

Published on November 8, 2023; last updated on November 7, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A thorough spring cleaning of the galley pays off with fewer bugs, rodents and funky smells. And lets you know of potential problem areas.

Published on November 7, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Which is safer on a boat? Sharp knives? Or dull? Here’s what you need to know to stay safe in the galley.

Published on November 3, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you deal with trash on a boat? Well, compacting it is a good start. Here’s how.

Published on November 1, 2023; last updated on October 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Living in the boatyard during projects? You’ll need these tips for cooking and life to stay comfortable. And safe.

Published on October 31, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Need to replace your standing rigging? Here are two questions to ask before contracting with a shop to do the work.

Published on October 27, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

When making choices for provisioning, don’t forget to think about how much water you’ll need to prepare your meals.

Published on October 25, 2023; last updated on October 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you keep your freshwater pump on all the time? Here’s why you should turn off the water–for safety’s sake.

Published on October 24, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

What’s the most important feature of boat slippers? Here are one cruiser’s thoughts–along with her favorite pairs.

Published on October 20, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you need to make square stainless steel tubing cuts but don’t have a shop, what do you do? Here’s my best tips.