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Lower the stress with these FREE editable checklists and downloadable references. Don't try to remember everything!

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How To Shop For A Boat

Published on May 22, 2025; last updated on May 21, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Marina with a row of boats - how to shop for a boat

How do you shop for a boat if you’ve never done it before? My best tips to make your experience easier. And less scary.

Taking Your Boat To The Bahamas: Checklist

Published on November 7, 2024; last updated on November 6, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Checklist of the critical documents and six other items that you need if you intend to take your boat to the Bahamas. Be ready to go!

Emergency Info

Published on April 4, 2024; last updated on March 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Emergency info has to be available even to guests. Here’s a cheap and easy suggestion that might even save your boat.

Always Do This Pre-Departure Check

Published on March 1, 2023; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

One pre-departure check can make the difference between a nice sail and an aborted trip. You need to make it part of your routine.

New Boat Checklist

Published on July 18, 2018; last updated on March 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten documents, legally-required gear and arrangements you must have when you buy a boat. Checklist with exactly how to get each one.

Ten documents, legally-required gear and arrangements you must have when you buy a boat. Checklist with exactly how to get each one.

Outboard Won’t Start 101

Published on November 27, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

15 simple things to check if the outboard won’t start — along with how to fix them at least well enough to get home. No mechanical skills needed!

Hurricane Prep and Editable Checklist

Published on June 18, 2017; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hurricane prep checklist for your boat will reduce stress if a storm is headed your way and can help get your hurricane plan approved. FREE download.

Creating and Leaving a Float Plan

Published on June 5, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A float plan is an important safety item for every boating trip. Learn more, including how to get around the apparent bug in saving the completed form.

A float plan is an important safety item for every boating trip. Learn more, including how to get around the apparent bug in saving the completed form.

Guide to Boat Navigation Markers

Published on July 5, 2014; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Guide to Navigation and Channel Markers.

How do you know what all those markers mean? Keep this downloadable PDF next to the helm and you’ll be able to quickly find anything!

Coast Guard Regulations for Boaters

Published on June 12, 2014; last updated on March 12, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Know the regulations and make sure you're in compliance. Be sure to check state regs, too!

Know the regulations and make sure you’re in compliance. Be sure to check state regs, too!

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