Buying & Using a Boat Refrigerator

Boat refrigerators just aren't like "land" refrigerators. Smaller, oddly shaped and often with little to no freezer space or organization.

Make your fridge work for you -- whether it's front- or top-loading, and no matter how tiny!

Reduce What’s In The Refrigerator

May 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three ways to reduce what’s in the refrigerator — essential for living with a small refrigerator, whether in a boat, RV or off the grid. [More] Reduce What’s In The Refrigerator

Living with a Small Refrigerator

February 25, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Does your boat have a tiny refrigerator? Then you need my best tips for going two weeks or more between grocery trips. It’s easier than you think. [More] Living with a Small Refrigerator

Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance Refrigerator

January 8, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

The Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance uses less energy and needs defrosting less often than the Cruise 130 Classic. Learn all the improvements here. [More] Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance Refrigerator

Living with a Tiny Refrigerator

April 6, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Small refrigerator and less frequent stops for groceries when cruising. How can you have the foods — especially fresh food — you want? [More] Living with a Tiny Refrigerator

Cruising Hacks: Galley-Style

March 27, 2018 by Nica Waters

Five great ideas that make living – and cooking – in a small space a lot easier. [More] Cruising Hacks: Galley-Style

Isotherm Cruise 130 Refrigerator

August 19, 2017 by Carolyn Shearlock

A report on our Isotherm Cruise 130 boat refrigerator after using it for two years. Overall grade: B. Read why. [More] Isotherm Cruise 130 Refrigerator

Is a Project Boat a Good FIRST Boat?

June 16, 2017 by Carolyn Shearlock

First-time boat buyers are often seduced by fixer-uppers, aka “project boats.” Unfortunately, it takes a considerable amount of experience to evaluate the possibilities and do the work. [More] Is a Project Boat a Good FIRST Boat?

Is It the Refrigerator — or Bad Batteries?

May 5, 2017 by Carolyn Shearlock

Your refrigerator isn’t cooling and you’ve checked everything you can on it. Don’t give up — there’s another possibility! [More] Is It the Refrigerator — or Bad Batteries?