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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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🎧 Sources for Boat Parts

Published on August 9, 2022; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Shopping for boat gear and parts? You may have more options than you think. Here are some great locations you should try.

Monitoring Your Boat’s Batteries

Published on June 22, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you need to now about the info your battery monitor is telling you? Here’s the quick guide.

Emergency! Water Coming in the Boat

Published on February 9, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

While in the Bahamas we discovered seawater coming in the boat. Learn from our experience.

Installing Solar Panels – Our Choices

Published on January 26, 2022; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Don’t Forget to Budget for Spares

Published on November 3, 2021; last updated on June 16, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Budgeting to buy a new boat? Don’t forget to consider the spare parts you’ll need. The price adds up. Here’s how much spare parts could be worth.

Do You Always Need to Buy Marine Gear?

Published on October 27, 2021; last updated on May 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Marine gear is pricey. Do you always have to buy expensive marine products for your boat?

🎧Registering an EPIRB

Published on September 28, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

When we realized we needed confirmation from the former owners to be able to register the new-to-us EPIRB, we thought we’d be out of luck. We were wrong.

🎧Get Her Seaworthy!

Published on September 21, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

A description of what projects needed to be done before we could head off – and why those were critical

🎧Hidden in Plain Sight

Published on August 3, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

When inspiration strikes to combine storage and interior decor.

🎧Shaker Siphon – Cool Tool!

Published on July 27, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Nica Waters

How to use a simple self-priming valve to siphon liquids

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