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The reality just not living up to the dream? Wondering if you were nuts to buy a boat?
 
You're not alone.
 
Before you decide to sell her, read how we coped with some of the common frustrations and that time Carolyn was totally, completely and entirely fed up!

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🎧Flatten the Learning Curve

Published on August 26, 2016; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Every. Single. Thing. I. Do. I. Have. To. Learn. Nothing is familiar and the learning curve seems to go straight up. Hang on and listen in for ways to cope!

Every. Single. Thing. I. Do. I. Have. To. Learn. Nothing is familiar and the learning curve seems to go straight up. Hang on and listen in for ways to cope! [More] 🎧Flatten the Learning Curve

🎧More on Learning Boat Systems

Published on August 21, 2016; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

More details on how we learned both of our new-to-us boats . . . and some of the systems we had to figure out! Listen in for more details --

More details on how we learned both of our new-to-us boats . . . and some of the systems we had to figure out! Listen in for more details — [More] 🎧More on Learning Boat Systems

🎧Learning a New-to-You Boat

Published on August 19, 2016; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learning the systems on a new-to-you boat is a daunting task. How can you do it, remember it, and stay sane? Listen in! [More] 🎧Learning a New-to-You Boat

That Time I Wanted Off the Boat

Published on August 16, 2016; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

I'd had it. I was overheated, exhausted, sick and nothing was working right. What do you do when cruising is going badly?

I’d had it. I was overheated, exhausted, sick and nothing was working right. What do you do when cruising is going badly? [More] That Time I Wanted Off the Boat

Overwhelmed by Your New Boat?

Published on August 14, 2016; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Did you just buy a cruising boat? Suddenly overwhelmed by the thought of outfitting it and learning it? You're not alone -- and here are some tips to make it easier!

Did you just buy a cruising boat? Suddenly overwhelmed by the thought of outfitting it and learning it? You’re not alone — and here are some tips to make it easier! [More] Overwhelmed by Your New Boat?

Less Stressful Cruising

Published on July 8, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

We all dream of carefree cruising but the reality of boat maintenance and trip prep can get in the way of that. Three things that greatly lessen the stress for us.

We all dream of carefree cruising but the reality of boat maintenance and trip prep can get in the way of that. Three things that greatly lessen the stress for us. [More] Less Stressful Cruising

The Learning Curve

Published on November 23, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Just starting boating or cruising and feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? There are ways to make it easier!

Just starting boating or cruising and feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? There are ways to make it easier! [More] The Learning Curve

You’ll Never Be Ready. Go Anyway!

Published on November 18, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thinking of going on an extended cruise? Most of us don't feel "ready" and can think of ten things we need to do before going. If the boat is seaworthy without them, go anyway!

Thinking of going on an extended cruise? Most of us don’t feel “ready” and can think of ten things we need to do before going. If the boat is seaworthy without them, go anyway! [More] You’ll Never Be Ready. Go Anyway!

The Emotional Roller Coaster

Published on June 10, 2015; last updated on August 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Selling it all and moving aboard means ending one phase of our lives while looking forward to another. We’re on an emotional roller coaster! [More] The Emotional Roller Coaster

Cruisers Helping: You’re Never Alone

Published on December 26, 2014; last updated on July 31, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruisers helping each other is one of the unwritten rules of living on a boat. You get out of this life what you put into it.  [More] Cruisers Helping: You’re Never Alone

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