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Hot Weather When Living On A Boat
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For many, one of the allures of cruising is "no snow." But endless summer has its own challenges with hot, humid weather.
 
Tips to reduce or eliminate cooking heat, improve ventilation, stop mold and mildew and cool down.

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🎧Cool Down Your Boat with a 4-Way Wind Scoop

Published on September 9, 2022; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Adjusting your wind scoop every time the wind changes gets tiring. But we found one that is practically “set it and forget it.”  Learn about our 4-way wind scoop here. 

Staying Cool On a Boat Without Air Conditioning

Published on August 24, 2022; last updated on September 30, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

On a boat without air conditioning. These tools help keep us cool without burning up electricity.

Using Canned Meat

Published on August 22, 2020; last updated on March 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Canned meat goes way beyond tuna casserole. Seven tips to make great meals using canned meat with excellent taste and texture.

Canned meat goes way beyond tuna casserole. Seven tips to make great meals using canned meat with excellent taste and texture.

Hot Weather Meals

Published on August 10, 2020; last updated on December 18, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Five easy, no-cook hot weather meals for when it’s over 100 for days on end and you don’t have air conditioning. Don’t just survive, have great meals!

Canned Meat Meal Ideas

Published on March 23, 2020; last updated on April 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Canned meat meal ideas.

Canned meats are great in all sorts of recipes, not just as sandwich fillers. 54 ideas for great meals!

🎧 The Florida Keys in Summer

Published on March 22, 2019; last updated on January 10, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

The Florida Keys are wonderful in summer . . . if you can stand the heat. Learn our survival tricks!

The Florida Keys are wonderful in summer . . . if you can stand the heat. Learn our survival tricks!

🎧How to Make Propane Last Longer

Published on December 21, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Save money, save time finding refills and keep the galley cooler with these 25 ways to make your stove fuel go further.

Save money, save time finding refills and keep the galley cooler with these 25 ways to make your stove fuel go further.

Summer in the Keys

Published on June 13, 2018; last updated on July 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Is it really feasible to spend the summer on a boat in the Keys? My experience (spolier: this is our second summer here).

Is it really feasible to spend the summer on a boat in the Keys? My experience (spolier: this is our second summer here).

🎧Staying Healthy in the Tropics

Published on June 10, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

How do you stay healthy when cruising in tropical heat? Tips from Lin Pardey's years of experience.

How do you stay healthy when cruising in tropical heat? Tips from Lin Pardey’s years of experience.

Sugar-Free Electrolyte Replacement

Published on December 25, 2017; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Concentrated electrolyte replacement without sugar or other sweeteners, flavoring, or color -- plus it does not need refrigeration and has a two-year shelf life. Perfect for boaters!

Concentrated electrolyte replacement without sugar or other sweeteners, flavoring, or color — plus it does not need refrigeration and has a two-year shelf life. Perfect for boaters!

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