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Cleaning Your Boat Inside & Out

Cleaning tools and tips to keep your boat looking good, bug free, and working well -- in a marine environment.

Cleaning Non-Skid Boat Decks

Published on April 1, 2016; last updated on September 27, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cleaning non-skid boat decks used to be a hated chore, with lots of scrubbing on our hands and knees. Learn how to do it faster and more easily. [More] Cleaning Non-Skid Boat Decks

Cleaning Luci Up

Published on November 4, 2015; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to clean up a Luci Solar Light -- get all that accumulated gunk off quickly and easily.

How to clean up a Luci Solar Light — get all that accumulated gunk off quickly and easily. [More] Cleaning Luci Up

Where Gunk Collects

Published on April 27, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A hidden low spot for dirt and liquids to collect. And boy, they have!

A hidden low spot for dirt and liquids to collect. And boy, they have! [More] Where Gunk Collects

Where Is All This Dirt Coming From?

Published on March 24, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why does it seem that the boat is never really clean? As soon as I finish vacuuming, I see more dust and dirt!

Why does it seem that the boat is never really clean? As soon as I finish vacuuming, I see more dust and dirt! [More] Where Is All This Dirt Coming From?

In-Sole Dust Pan

Published on October 24, 2014; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A great way to not just catch your sweepings but also any little parts that might fall through the grate. [More] In-Sole Dust Pan

Easier Head Cleaning

Published on October 18, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hate cleaning around the toilet and cutting your hands on the hose clamps? A DIY sewing project solves the problem! [More] Easier Head Cleaning

Cleaning the Stove Burners

Published on October 11, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Equipment that’s hard to clean will just lead to problems down the line. [More] Cleaning the Stove Burners

Contain the Mess

Published on February 3, 2014; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether it’s flour on the countertop or a leaking container in the cupboard, a little thought ahead of time can make the clean up a lot easier! [More] Contain the Mess

Cleaning a Coffee Basket

Published on December 24, 2013; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cleaning coffee oils out of baskets, Keurig reusable filters and other permanent filters used to be tough. Finally I found a simple solution that doesn't even take much water!

Cleaning coffee oils out of baskets, Keurig reusable filters and other permanent filters used to be tough. Finally I found a simple solution that doesn’t even take much water! [More] Cleaning a Coffee Basket

Cleaning in Tight Spaces

Published on May 29, 2013; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you get gunk out of various nooks and crannies in the galley, around fiddles and other tight spaces? Make your own perfect tool out of an old toothbrush!

How do you get gunk out of various nooks and crannies in the galley, around fiddles and other tight spaces? Make your own perfect tool out of an old toothbrush! [More] Cleaning in Tight Spaces

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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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