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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 Survive Dirty Boat Projects

Published on May 29, 2025; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Person wearing white coveralls and a red hat with safety glasses and a dusk mask - dirty boat projects

Wondering how to survive dirty boat projects? These tips will make you less miserable during even the worst boat jobs.

Cooking & Living in the Boatyard

Published on November 1, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Green sailboat with red keel on stands - living in the boatyard

Living in the boatyard during projects? You’ll need these tips for cooking and life to stay comfortable. And safe.

🎧Life on the Hard

Published on July 20, 2021; last updated on June 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.

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.

Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls

Published on January 29, 2016; last updated on January 3, 2026 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.

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.

Dirt from the Boat Yard

Published on October 7, 2014; last updated on March 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Life in a boat yard can be pretty dirty. Tips for keeping it out of the boat.

Life in the Boat Yard

Published on October 3, 2014; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to avoid those middle of the night trips down the ladder to the bathroom . . .

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