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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 April 25, 2014; last updated on February 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Where do you start when shopping for a boat? How do you buy a boat? Step by step details to get from “Honey, let’s buy a boat!” to “She’s ours!”

Boating Checklist

Published on July 8, 2013; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Get an editable boating checklist of necessary tasks before getting underway in your boat. Don’t risk running out of fuel or lockers flying open!

How to Know What is Already On the Boat

Published on March 11, 2013; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Avoid over-buying by keeping a provisioning list.

A simple solution to know what’s on the boat and what you need. Editable download arranged by grocery store sections with space for other provisions.

Storing Veggies without Refrigeration on a Boat

Published on May 16, 2011; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Best practices for buying, transporting, and storing vegetables for maximum lifespan.

Even without refrigeration, you can keep fresh veggies for a surprising amount of time by following a few simple rules.

How to Cut Up a Chicken

Published on February 13, 2011; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to cut up a whole chicken.

Free downloads and videos showing exactly how to cut up a chicken and bone it. Useful if you can only buy a whole chicken and also saves space!

FREE Beef Cuts Information for Cruisers

Published on January 6, 2011; last updated on June 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What beef cuts are best to use in different recipes, English to Spanish cut translations, beef grilling information and more PDFs.

Downloadable Provisioning Spreadsheet for Boaters

Published on November 28, 2010; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Download this editable Excel inventory and provisioning spreadsheet for cruisers, campers, and anyone else wanting groceries for a week or more.

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