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Life in the Boatyard

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!

How to Be Ready for Head Failures

Published on August 20, 2021; last updated on August 11, 2021 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 July 13, 2021 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

Keep Bugs Out While Working On The Boat

Published on February 28, 2020; last updated on February 18, 2020 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 21, 2019 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 June 12, 2020 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

Published on October 31, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 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

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

Life in the Boat Yard

Published on October 3, 2014; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to avoid those middle of the night trips down the ladder to the bathroom . . .  [More] Life in the Boat Yard

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 14 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

May 25, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Hauling your boat out to make repairs? Here’s how to protect yourself from regrets. All it takes is a plan. [More] Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

Three Tips for Rafting Up

May 24, 2022 By Nica Waters

Good practices to consider when sharing an anchor  [More] Three Tips for Rafting Up

How to Test Stainless Quality

May 20, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t get stuck with poor quality stainless. Here’s how to know what you’re buying.     [More] How to Test Stainless Quality

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