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External Digital Oven Thermometer

Published on December 19, 2020; last updated on May 7, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

No thermostat or thermometer on your oven? Get this external digital oven thermometer – no need to open the door to check the temperature

🎧Save Water With a Solar Shower

Published on December 18, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even if you have a shower on your boat, a solar shower might be better. Here’s why. And how to use one. 

🎧Balancing Work and Play

Published on December 15, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting stuck in the “work all the time” mode is not ideal. Days when you both work AND play are the best!

🎧Single Ice Cubes for your Boat Freezer

Published on December 11, 2020; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

 Vertical ice cube trays for boat freezers are expensive. And big. Try this nifty trick to have cold drinks without taking up too much room for ice.

🎧Bucking the System by Working the System

Published on December 8, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

College acceptance letters provide the springboard for a reflection on how to get what you want.

🎧Go Local! Attend an Event! 

Published on December 4, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Leaving the anchorage to attend a local event can be a blast! What kinds of fun might you find?   

🎧 Space Shifting for Projects

Published on December 1, 2020; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

When working on house flooring reminds me that boat life skills apply even on land.

🎧Hand Washing Laundry Onboard

Published on November 27, 2020; last updated on June 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can’t always get to a laundromat while cruising. Here’s the easiest ways to wash laundry by hand on a boat.

🎧Why Keep the Boat?

Published on November 24, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

A standard question is asked and answered. In the most raw form yet.

🎧 Keep Outboard Fuel Lines From Clogging

Published on November 20, 2020; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Are your outboard fuel lines clogging? Here’s why. And how you can prevent it.

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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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