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Keep Outboard Fuel Lines From Clogging

Published on November 20, 2020; last updated on November 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Are your outboard fuel lines clogging? Here’s why. And how you can prevent it. [More] Keep Outboard Fuel Lines From Clogging

Quantity Conundrum, Resolved

Published on November 17, 2020; last updated on December 30, 2020 by Nica Waters

A curry dinner leads to soul searching on how much to stock when we go cruising. [More] Quantity Conundrum, Resolved

Keep Stuff Dry in the Dinghy

Published on November 13, 2020; last updated on November 7, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t arrive back at the boat with soggy groceries or wet laundry. Here’s how to keep your stuff dry. [More] Keep Stuff Dry in the Dinghy

Pest Control

Published on November 10, 2020; last updated on December 30, 2020 by Nica Waters

Life in paradise has some snags. Mice and flies included. [More] Pest Control

How to Choose the Right Boat Rugs

Published on November 6, 2020; last updated on December 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat rugs can add a dash of color. They can even keep dirt contained. Here’s how to pick the right ones. [More] How to Choose the Right Boat Rugs

Ignoring Sunk Costs

Published on November 3, 2020; last updated on October 28, 2020 by Nica Waters

Just because we’d already spent hours scraping (and were so close to being done) didn’t mean it wasn’t time to just give up and re-side the whole wall. Sorry Mom and Dad! [More] Ignoring Sunk Costs

Need-to-Knows About Boot Key Harbor

Published on October 30, 2020; last updated on October 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Before you arrive at Boot Key Harbor, check out the hazards to look out for and insider’s info you’ll need. [More] Need-to-Knows About Boot Key Harbor

No Bitter, Just Sweet

Published on October 27, 2020; last updated on November 11, 2020 by Nica Waters

Selling our house of 20 years unleashed the sympathy. We didn’t need it. [More] No Bitter, Just Sweet

The Shoes Cruisers Actually Need Onboard

Published on October 23, 2020; last updated on December 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need all those shoes in your closet when you start cruising? Learn how I travel with 3 pairs of shoes. [More] The Shoes Cruisers Actually Need Onboard