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Storing Food on a Boat

How do you store food in a hot, humid moving place with no obvious pantry?

Tips for storing just about every type of food, with or without a refrigerator.

Keep Produce Fresh on the Boat

Published on January 15, 2021; last updated on January 7, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep your produce fresh on the boat. Here’s how.  [More] Keep Produce Fresh on the Boat

How to Store Drink Canned Goods the Right Way

Published on September 11, 2020; last updated on November 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A boat’s motion and even dirt particles can cause a big mess in your drinks locker. Here’s how to avoid it. [More] How to Store Drink Canned Goods the Right Way

How to Keep Less in Your Boat Fridge

Published on August 7, 2020; last updated on August 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

A boat fridge fills up fast. Why are you keeping these things in it when you don’t have to? Learn to do this instead.  [More] How to Keep Less in Your Boat Fridge

Reduce What’s In The Refrigerator

Published on May 3, 2020; last updated on July 2, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Three ways to reduce what’s in the refrigerator — essential for living with a small refrigerator, whether in a boat, RV or off the grid. [More] Reduce What’s In The Refrigerator

Do You Need to Refrigerate Mayonnaise?

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

If you don’t have a refrigerator or don’t have space in it, one simple rule lets you keep open mayonnaise in the cupboard.  [More] Do You Need to Refrigerate Mayonnaise?

Keeping Meat Fresh (and Safe) On A Boat

Published on June 21, 2019; last updated on June 21, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping meat when you have a tiny boat refrigerator can be tricky. But here are my tips to keep it delicious and safe. [More] Keeping Meat Fresh (and Safe) On A Boat

Keeping Bugs Out of Stored Food

Published on April 5, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping ants and roaches out of your stored food is critical; you need that food to be good when you want to eat it. Here's how to do it.

Keeping ants and roaches out of your stored food is critical; you need that food to be good when you want to eat it. Here’s how to do it. [More] Keeping Bugs Out of Stored Food

Organizing a Boat Refrigerator

Published on March 15, 2019; last updated on March 13, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

A top-loading boat refrigerator takes special organization since nothing is built in. Learn where to start in planning how to arrange it.

A top-loading boat refrigerator takes special organization since nothing is built in. Learn where to start in planning how to arrange it. [More] Organizing a Boat Refrigerator

5 Reasons We Have Glass On Board

Published on December 25, 2018; last updated on December 28, 2018 by Nica Waters

The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it's not just about the wine!)

The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it’s not just about the wine!) [More] 5 Reasons We Have Glass On Board

How to Elminate Cardboard from Your Boat

Published on December 14, 2018; last updated on November 28, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

14 specific step-by-step strategies to leave cardboard ashore, for less trash aboard and also fewer places to harbor bugs.

14 specific step-by-step strategies to leave cardboard ashore, for less trash aboard and also fewer places to harbor bugs. [More] How to Elminate Cardboard from Your Boat

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 13 years and 12,000 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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10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers

January 23, 2021 By Carolyn Shearlock/Rick Marcarelli

Looking for a simple, affordable, and comfortable cruising boat? An overview and comparison of 10 of the most popular small catamarans. [More] 10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers

Making a Boat Fridge Efficient

January 22, 2021 By Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t waste energy keeping your boat fridge cool. Here’s how to make it more efficient.   [More] Making a Boat Fridge Efficient

Boatcards and Memories

January 19, 2021 By Nica Waters

Packing up the house to sell unearthed a lot of memories from our first cruise. In the form of boat cards. [More] Boatcards and Memories

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