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🎧Cheater Tongue and Groove

Published on May 19, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Finding commercial options sometimes isn’t possible. Learn how we managed a very doable DIY finish for our refit!

Dinghy Drift

Published on May 17, 2020; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

A dinghy drift or raft-up is a floating party — generally for happy hour and a gorgeous sunset, shared with friends. How to make it happen!

🎧Choose the Best Galley Stove for You

Published on May 15, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You’ll use your stove a lot. Do you need an oven? A broiler? How many burners? Here’s what to think about. 

🎧Provisioning Lesson

Published on May 12, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

Stocking up with food can be expensive. Don’t be tempted to only buy in bulk.

Cruising When Older

Published on May 9, 2020; last updated on February 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many people go cruising in their early retirement years, but can you keep cruising at 75+? What does it take?

🎧How to Sell Your Boat

Published on May 8, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t waste your time. Use these tips to make your boat and your pictures attract the right buyer.  

🎧February 2020 Cruising Prep Expenses

Published on May 5, 2020; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

Tracking numbers (dollars and hours of time) as we get ready for our extended cruise. There is a lot that goes into preparation.

Reduce What’s In The Refrigerator

Published on May 3, 2020; last updated on July 2, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three ways to reduce what’s in the refrigerator — essential for living with a small refrigerator, whether in a boat, RV or off the grid.

🎧Don’t Weigh Your Boat Down with Stuff

Published on May 1, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much stuff do you really need on board your cruising boat? Probably not everything you think. Learn how to choose what to keep and what to donate.

🎧Delays Associated With Decision Creep

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

Make one decision about a boat project and a few others reveal their heads. Follow along with the realities of cruising prep!

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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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How To Shop For A Boat

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