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Monitoring Your Boat’s Batteries

Published on June 22, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you need to now about the info your battery monitor is telling you? Here’s the quick guide.

🎧Choosing the Right Sealant for Boat Projects

Published on June 21, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

Helping make sense of the dizzying array of boat sealant options out there, including a list of what we used for what project

🎧How to Keep Charger Cords Close–and Neat–on a Boat

Published on June 17, 2022; last updated on November 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by charging cords for all your devices. But here’s an easy solution to keep them close at hand and neat at the same time.

Declutter Your Boat – For Your Sanity

Published on June 15, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Clutter on your boat can make you crazy. Here are a few tips to make decluttering more manageable.

🎧 Bread Machine Update – And a Recipe!

Published on June 14, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

A year after, what do I think about the machine? (Spoiler – it’s great!)

🎧Perfect Yeast Breads Every Time

Published on June 10, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Pamela Douglas

If you’ve failed to get good results when baking yeast breads, there might be a few reasons. Here are tips that will get your bread to turn out right every time.

🎧Departure Planning: What and Why

Published on June 7, 2022; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

A detailed look at how we used Fast Seas to pick the right weather for our recent trip north with 2 boats.

🎧How to Seal Tiny Boat Cracks Fast!

Published on June 3, 2022; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t let water seep into your boat. This penetrating sealant is great for repairing tiny cracks.  

The Handy Kitchen Reference You Need

Published on June 1, 2022; last updated on August 6, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sure, you can find everything on Google. But what if you don’t have internet? Or if you just have messy hands? Our handy kitchen reference comes to the rescue! It has all the quick info you need to keep close in your galley.

🎧Anchoring Basics – A Dictionary of Sorts!

Published on May 31, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

5 basic terms to learn, with what they actually mean

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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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🎧Calculating Power Needs for a Cruising Boat

October 11, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Calculating power needs for a cruising boat is the difference between being comfortable on board and just getting by. Here’s how.

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Hurricane Prep: Reducing Windage

October 9, 2025 By Carolyn Shearlock

Reducing windage is key, when prepping for a hurricane. Especially since you can’t guarantee your boat will stay head to wind. Here’s how.

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🎧The Best Guest Book for Cruisers

October 4, 2025 By Nica Waters

What is the best guest book for cruisers? One that gives guests time and space to write about cherished memories.

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