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Life in the Boatyard
Life in the Boatyard
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Hauling out your boat to do some work on it?
 
Life in the boat yard can be challenging, but these tips and tricks will make it easier!

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🎧How to Be Ready for Head Failures

Published on August 20, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat heads eventually need repairs. Do you know what you’ll use for a toilet when yours fails?  [More] 🎧How to Be Ready for Head Failures

🎧Life on the Hard

Published on July 20, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Explaining the ins and outs of how to live on a boat when it’s not in the water, courtesy of questions posed by my dad.
 [More] 🎧Life on the Hard

Hauling Out

Published on May 19, 2021; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

We had to haul the boat out to do a series of routine (but important) jobs on the boat. Here’s what you may have to look at before setting off cruising. [More] Hauling Out

🎧Keep Bugs Out While Working On The Boat

Published on February 28, 2020; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bugs can make a mess of your boat while you’re working on it. Here’s how to keep them from getting into your thru-hulls. [More] 🎧Keep Bugs Out While Working On The Boat

🎧Haul Out Your Boat Without Stress

Published on May 27, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

boat needs work that can only be done out of the water. Here’s how to haul out without stress

boat needs work that can only be done out of the water. Here’s how to haul out without stress [More] 🎧Haul Out Your Boat Without Stress

Living Aboard Through Filthy Projects

Published on December 26, 2016; last updated on July 21, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine tips for surviving dirty nasty boat projects -- DIY is a great way to improve your boat, but can also take a toll. Make it easier!

Nine tips for surviving dirty nasty boat projects — DIY is a great way to improve your boat, but can also take a toll. Make it easier! [More] Living Aboard Through Filthy Projects

Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls

Published on January 29, 2016; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep bugs out of your boat with this easy, low-cost way to prevent ants, mud daubers, spiders, and cockroaches from entering thru-hulls when in a boatyard. [More] Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls

Don’t Forget the Shower When Deciding on a Boatyard

Published on October 31, 2014; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Yeah, the shower room IS one of the things we check out when evaluating different boat yards.

Yeah, the shower room IS one of the things we check out when evaluating different boat yards. [More] Don’t Forget the Shower When Deciding on a Boatyard

Surviving Dirty Nasty Boat Projects

Published on October 22, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nine tips to help you survive even the nastiest boat projects. DIY-ing it isn't always pretty but doesn't have to be awful, either!

Nine tips to help you survive even the nastiest boat projects. DIY-ing it isn’t always pretty but doesn’t have to be awful, either! [More] Surviving Dirty Nasty Boat Projects

Dirt from the Boat Yard

Published on October 7, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Life in a boat yard can be pretty dirty. Tips for keeping it out of the boat. [More] Dirt from the Boat Yard

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