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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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ugo® Waterproof Tablet Cases

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A brown and orange ugo Tablet XL waterproof tablet case with orange uZIP drysuit-style zipper, holding a 13" iPad displaying its home screen visible through the clear front of the case.

Marine product: 100% waterproof tablet case — fits tablets up to 13″ diagonal. Real drysuit zipper, IP68-rated, RF-welded seams. It floats even fully loaded, and the touchscreen works right through the case. For dinghy rides, paddleboarding, navigation in the cockpit, or anywhere your tablet needs to stay bone dry.

Breeze Bandit 4-Way Wind Scoop

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailor standing on sailboat deck with a white 4-way wind scoop set in a forward hatch

Marine product: A 4-way omnidirectional wind scoop for boat hatches. No more getting up at 2 AM to reset it when the boat swings or the wind shifts — the Breeze Bandit catches wind from any direction, automatically. Stays open in the lightest breeze, releases from inside the cabin when a squall hits, and fits hatches up to 24″ x 24″. Works at anchor, on a mooring, or at the dock.

2Talk Headsets

Published on April 30, 2026; last updated on April 30, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A man and woman wearing 2Talk Bluetooth marine intercom headsets — known as "Marriage Savers" — on a boat in a marina, both with behind-the-neck headbands and boom microphones positioned at their mouths.

Marine product: Auto-pairing Bluetooth marine intercom headsets — the “Marriage Savers” cruisers swear by. Talk hands-free in a normal voice while docking, anchoring, locking, picking up a mooring, or going up the mast. No more shouting, hand signals, or guessing what your partner just yelled. Cuts wind and engine noise; behind-the-neck fit; rain-resistant; 10-hour battery.

Why Have a Bilge Alarm?

Published on January 8, 2026; last updated on February 10, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A bilge alarm tells you immediately if you have a problem and may even save your boat.

The Roam Device – Remote Boat Monitoring

Published on May 31, 2025; last updated on June 28, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock/John Herlig

Power boat with inset of Roam Device and phone with app open

Read the Roam Device review transcript to hear what John Herlig thought of this remote boat monitoring product.

Two Types of Fans Every Boat Needs

Published on April 3, 2025; last updated on March 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Caframo cageless 12-volt fan on a boat — the best 12-volt fan for a boat

Two fan types, two jobs, both essential — from seven years in the Sea of Cortez and a decade in the Keys and Bahamas, all without AC.

🎧 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. 

Stay Warm When Cruising in Chilly Weather

Published on December 18, 2024; last updated on January 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

woman holding steaming mug to stay warm on a boat

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.

Keeping Medication Cold on a Boat

Published on July 17, 2024; last updated on April 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Medical thermometer on colorful pills showing the challenge of keeping medication cold on a boat

Refrigerated injectables like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Repatha. Plus test strips. A real plan for meds that need to stay cold.

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