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🎧Painting the Bilge – An Easy Upgrade

Published on August 8, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Painting your bilge or lockers is an easy upgrade. Here are the 7 steps to help you get the best results.

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

Fresh greens and herbs make a cruising menu even better. But how do you keep them on hand? Check out these DIY boat garden plans.

Published on August 3, 2023; last updated on July 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

10 things to remember when storing canned foods aboard. There’s a lot to think about from weight to labels.

Published on August 2, 2023; last updated on July 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruisers must keep medical records onboard–for everyone on the boat. Here’s what to include. And where to keep it.

Published on August 1, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

When you’re making repairs, it’s important to remember the steps for reinstalling items. Here are a few tips.

Published on July 28, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t let a pretty boat interior keep you from making sure you have places to hang on while underway.

Published on July 26, 2023; last updated on July 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you live on a boat, how do you get help in an emergency? It depends on where you are and on what type of emergency.

Published on July 25, 2023; last updated on July 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Been listening to the podcast and wondering about the cruiser behind one of the voices? Meet Nica Waters!

Published on July 22, 2023; last updated on February 27, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock/Michelle Riordan

Get pretty v-berth bedding with some easy customizations. One cruiser shares how she did it. And you can too!

Published on July 21, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s important to know the status of your battery bank. But how? Here’s one tool that will help.