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Chafe Gear for Boats

Published on October 5, 2022; last updated on May 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Good chafe gear can be the difference between your boat staying put or going for a ride. Learn what you need to know to protect your lines against chafe.

What Repairs Do You Make Now? What Can Wait?

Published on April 13, 2022; last updated on June 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruising means you have a long to do list for repairs–all the time. But do you really need to spend ALL your time doing boat maintenance?

Installing Solar Panels – Our Choices

Published on January 26, 2022; last updated on June 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

We recently upgraded our solar. Here’s what we chose and why.

The New Year – Bringing Your Dream Closer

Published on December 29, 2021; last updated on June 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The New Year is when many of us look forward. If your future includes a cruising dream, here are some ways to make progress toward your goal.

🎧(Re)Learning Weather Lessons

Published on October 5, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

It’s easy to try to read what you want to in a weather forecast. It’s better not to.

Managing Surgery When You Live on a Boat

Published on September 22, 2021; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

When liveaboards need surgery, there’s a lot to think about. Learn from our experience when Dave got his hip replaced.

Preparing For Those Winter North Winds

Published on May 5, 2021; last updated on March 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Even when your boat is in a warm climate, you need to be prepared for a winter storm. Here’s what we do when a norther passes over our location.

Books & Products

The Boat Galley Products are designed by The Boat Galley team. We’re real liveaboard boaters with years of experience on the water. We know what boating and cruising are all about. We first created our products for our own use because we had a particular problem and couldn’t find a solution on the market. We […]

The First Year “Cruising” – One Cruiser’s Tale

Published on August 1, 2020; last updated on January 1, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock/Julie Tijerina

You buy your boat and refit it. You’re ready to cruise, right? One freshman cruiser tells what the first year cruising and learning curve is really like.

ugo Waterproof Tablet Case

Published on January 6, 2020; last updated on July 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Protect your electronic devices with the ugo waterproof tablet case. You can still use the device while it’s in the case!

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