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Recommendations and gear buying tips for all the non-galley "stuff" that goes on the boat: anchors, lights, bedding, tools and so much more.

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12-Volt Fans for a Boat

Published on April 3, 2025; last updated on April 2, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Black fan with exposed blades - best fans for living on a boat in hot weather

What are the 12 volts fans for a boat that move the most air per amp of power? Here are the ones that last and ones that don’t.

🎧Best Fans for Living on a Boat in Hot Weather

Published on March 15, 2025; last updated on March 7, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Black fan with exposed blades - best fans for living on a boat in hot weather

The best fans for living on a boat in hot weather move more air using fewer amps. Plus they’re easy to clean. Read more.

🎧 A Good Choice for Boat Sheets

Published on January 18, 2025; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Making the bed in your boat can be a nightmare if you don’t have properly fitted sheets. So what are your options? Here’s a good one we’ve found. 

🎧 The Case for Having a 2×4 Onboard

Published on January 11, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Nica Waters

Not marine grade? Not a problem! 5 reasons we have generic 2×4 pieces aboard Calypso. 

🎧How to Protect Your Knees When Doing Boat Work

Published on January 4, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Protect your knees when doing boat work. Or else you’re regret it. Here’s what we used aboard our vessel to save our knees.

Boat Grill Recommendations

Published on January 2, 2025; last updated on December 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Grill with skewers on a boat - boat grill recommendations

In need of a new grill for the boat? Here’s what TBG readers recommend

Stay Warm When Cruising in Chilly Weather

Published on December 18, 2024; last updated on December 17, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

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How do you stay warm when cruising in cold weather? Here’s my favorite cold weather gear for the boat and for you.

Why Every Cruiser Needs a Boater’s Log Book

Published on December 2, 2024; last updated on April 30, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Logbooks

Logbooks are a crucial piece of boating equipment. And they’ll keep you operating your vessel efficiently. Learn more.

Where to Use Your Watermaker? 

Published on June 5, 2024; last updated on June 4, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

boat watermaker

Do you wonder where to use your watermaker? Here’s what we learned in years of cruising with several different models.

6 Quick Hacks for Better Boat Life 

Published on February 14, 2024; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hoping to enjoy better boat life? Here are 6 quick things that have improved our cruising. Maybe they’ll help you too.

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