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🎧Save Money on Boat Parts – Here’s How

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

With a good camera and a little research you might be able to save money on important boat parts. We did. Here’s how. 

When Should You Do Boat Upgrades?

Published on February 8, 2023; last updated on February 9, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

When is the best time to do boat upgrades? There are a few things to consider–here’s how we decide.

🎧Small Essentials for Life Onboard

Published on February 7, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

It’s the small things that make life onboard more enjoyable. Here are a few of our faves.

🎧Safe Knife Storage Onboard

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

knife storage on a boat

How do you store knives safely on a boat? Especially in rough conditions. Here’s what we think is the best answer. 

How to Get Good Sleep While at Anchor

Published on February 1, 2023; last updated on January 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yes, cruiser’s can get a good night’s sleep at anchor. And stay safe. Here’s how we do it–and you can too.

🎧 What’s Better? A Double or Single Sink?

Published on January 27, 2023; last updated on January 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sales descriptions of boats highlight double sinks. But are they the best option for you? Here’s what you should consider.  

A Suggested Route Through the Bahamas

Published on January 25, 2023; last updated on January 27, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s a good route through the Bahamas? Here’s the path cruiser John Herlig suggests in his Boat Show course.

🎧 Mail Call When You Live on a Boat

Published on January 24, 2023; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s a simple thing to order a package, right? Well, if you’re cruising it’s a little more complicated. Here’s how we managed while cruising the Virgin Islands.

🎧 How to Make Boat Bottom Cleaning Easier

Published on January 20, 2023; last updated on January 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping your boat’s bottom clean is important. But it can be exhausting if you don’t have the right tools. Here’s what we use.

Planning the Best Passage Meals

Published on January 18, 2023; last updated on January 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Let’s talk a bit about passage meals. Whether doing a day-long jump or crossing the Pacific, the principles are the same.

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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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