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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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Outland Hatch Covers, Part 2

Published on December 12, 2016; last updated on January 27, 2017 by Carolyn Shearlock

More reasons why I love Outland Hatch Covers!

Boat Window Screens

Published on October 8, 2016; last updated on February 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Waterline Design hatch and port screens are cost effective, simple to use, easy to stow — and they keep mosquitoes and no-see-ums out of the boat!

Anchoring Bridle with a Mantus Chain Hook

Published on April 25, 2016; last updated on February 11, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A bridle (or snubbers) is an essential part of the anchoring system. How ours are set up and why we use the Mantus Chain Hook (hint: it stays on!)

Up the Mast

Published on April 15, 2016; last updated on August 21, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you have a sailboat, someday you'll have to go up the mast. The easiest gear we've found to use and some tips.

If you have a sailboat, someday you’ll have to go up the mast. The easiest gear we’ve found to use and some tips.

Cruising Boat Safety Gear: Water Intrusion

Published on February 26, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four items to stop water intrusions from a broken thru-hull or hole in the hull that every boater should carry in case of an emergency.

Sleeping Well on a Boat

Published on January 16, 2016; last updated on March 22, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cozy boat berth with nautical bedding — tips for sleeping well on a boat

Poor sleep makes you hate the boat instead of love it. Here’s how to fix that, layer by layer.

Luci Lux & Luci Aura

Published on December 3, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

The Luci is a great solar light, but sometimes the original one is just too bright!

The Luci is a great solar light, but sometimes the original one is just too bright!

Boat Communication Headsets: The Marriage Savers

Published on September 2, 2015; last updated on March 25, 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.

Good headsets transform the most stressful moments aboard. Here’s why they’re essential gear and what we actually use.

What’s in a Ditch Bag — and How to Build the Right One

Published on August 24, 2015; last updated on March 28, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yellow ACR ditch bag on boat deck with labeled pockets for VHF and EPIRB

Here’s what’s in our ditch bag — and the thinking behind every choice.

Luci Lights

Published on April 9, 2015; last updated on April 26, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Really bright solar lights that are perfect as dinghy lights, in the cockpit, emergency anchor lights and more!

Really bright solar lights that are perfect as dinghy lights, in the cockpit, emergency anchor lights and more!

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