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🎧Steps to a New Dinghy Plug

Published on January 15, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Replacing a dinghy plug is a great look at boat projects in general. They're not complicated but they can definitely be time-consuming.

Replacing a dinghy plug is a great look at boat projects in general. They’re not complicated but they can definitely be time-consuming.

Abandoning Ship

Published on January 14, 2019; last updated on November 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Abandon ship

If you have to abandon ship, there are only seconds to grab the most important items off your boat. Learn how to prepare from someone who has been there.

🎧How to Define Cruising on Your Boat

Published on January 11, 2019; last updated on April 28, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Define what cruising means to you with these 8 questions for everyone on board

Define cruising for yourself and those on board your boat with these 8 questions to guide your planning. Make it YOUR dream, not what someone else is doing.

Getting to Know Your New Boat

Published on January 10, 2019; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn your boat's systems.

Learn your new boat with a systematized approach to learning her systems and your confidence aboard will soar. Step-by-step method for learning each system.

Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance Refrigerator

Published on January 8, 2019; last updated on March 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance Refrigerator Review

The Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance uses less energy and needs defrosting less often than the Cruise 130 Classic. Learn all the improvements here.

🎧The Most Important Tool

Published on January 8, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

The most important tool on your boat isn't one that you can buy at the hardware store. Learn about boat tools - and which one you should never be without.

The most important tool on your boat isn’t one that you can buy at the hardware store. Learn about boat tools – and which one you should never be without.

Keeping Band-Aids On

Published on January 6, 2019; last updated on February 6, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

A simple trick for keeping Band-Aids and other adhesive bandages on, even if you’re active, sweating or swimming!

Low Carb Beef Marinade Recipe

Published on January 5, 2019; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Low carb beef marinade recipe with only 3g total carbs, but absolutely delicious on both meat and vegetables. Great for kabobs on the grill!

Low carb beef marinade recipe with only 3g total carbs, but absolutely delicious on both meat and vegetables. Great for kabobs on the grill!

🎧Running Regular Appliances on Your Boat

Published on January 4, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn how to use an inverter to run normal electric appliances on your boat, even when you're not connected to shore power.

Learn how to use an inverter to run normal electric appliances on your boat, even when you’re not connected to shore power.

🎧Thanksgiving – or, Start Downsizing!

Published on January 1, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting rid of stuff can be liberating - and difficult. Both feelings are part of the process, and both need attention.

Getting rid of stuff can be liberating – and difficult. Both feelings are part of the process, and both need attention.

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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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Boat in slings being hauled out - questions to ask before hauling out

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