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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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Inexpensive Solar Powered Deck Lighting for Boats

Published on August 14, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

These solar lights are actually made to use on a boat, with mountings that work on stanchions and rails. Really high quality, too!

These solar lights are actually made to use on a boat, with mountings that work on stanchions and rails. Really high quality, too!

Protect the Fabric on Your Boat with 303 Fabric Protectant

Published on July 28, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

303 Fabric Guard protects Sunbrella and other fabrics from UV damage -- fading and disintegrating -- and restores water repellency.

303 Fabric Guard protects Sunbrella and other fabrics from UV damage — fading and disintegrating — and restores water repellency.

Using Rechargeable Batteries for Boat Equipment

Published on July 16, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Frustrated that your cordless drill just won’t hold a charge? Or that the batteries in your camera die in the middle of your hike? Before buying replacements, learn a bit about rechargeable batteries.

Best Clothespins for Boats

Published on June 25, 2014; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Typical clothespins rust, break, pop off and stain your laundry. Four alternatives that do better.

Typical clothespins rust, break, pop off and stain your laundry. Four alternatives that do better.

Vacuum Recommendations for a Boat

Published on May 12, 2014; last updated on November 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

I asked TBG readers on Facebook for their recommended vacuum cleaners on their boats. See what they like and why . . . and add your own!

Ten Things That Make Life Aboard a Boat Better

Published on August 28, 2013; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten of our favorite items for living on our boat. Life aboard is so much nicer with these -- they make reality equal the dream.

Ten of our favorite items for living on our boat. Life aboard is so much nicer with these — they make reality equal the dream.

Boat Cockpit Light or Night Light

Published on May 25, 2013; last updated on December 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether it's for a romantic evening in the cockpit or a middle-of-the-night trip to the head, sometimes all you want is a little bit of light. Here's a great solution with no drain on the boat's power supply, no fire hazard and no heat in the cabin!

Whether it’s for a romantic evening in the cockpit or a middle-of-the-night trip to the head, sometimes all you want is a little bit of light. Here’s a great solution with no drain on the boat’s power supply, no fire hazard and no heat in the cabin!

Port Visors for Boats

Published on April 26, 2013; last updated on February 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep the weather out and the portholes open with a port visor.

It’s bad enough if it’s raining when you want to be out having fun. But having to close all the portholes on a hot, humid day makes it just that much worse. Here’s an easy way to keep those ports open!

Great Flashlights for Boat Life

Published on April 5, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Flashlights are critical gear on boats for finding what's in the back corner of the locker, checking where that strange noise is coming from and so much more. We went through a bunch before finding ones that just worked!

Flashlights are critical gear on boats for finding what’s in the back corner of the locker, checking where that strange noise is coming from and so much more. We went through a bunch before finding ones that just worked!

Breeze Booster Wind Scoop: When You Don’t Have a Halyard

Published on June 1, 2012; last updated on March 31, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Blue Breeze Booster freestanding wind scoop installed over a boat hatch on a catamaran deck

No halyard for a wind scoop? The Breeze Booster is the freestanding solution — here’s what 5 years of real use looked like.

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