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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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How to Use Canned Meat: 7 Tips for Great Meals

Published on August 22, 2020; last updated on March 14, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Assorted open cans of canned meat including chicken, beef, clams, and fish on a wooden surface

Canned meat can make genuinely good meals — if you know the seven tricks that keep it from turning to mush.

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!

Summer in the Keys

Published on June 13, 2018; last updated on January 4, 2026 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).

🎧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!

Better Window Covers for Your Boat

Published on June 12, 2017; last updated on March 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Big windows in a boat are wonderful for providing views but can really heat up the inside. Regular shades work most of the year, but better window shades can lower interior temps by 10°. Just 5 minutes and less than $20!

Hot Flashes in a Hot Climate

Published on May 22, 2017; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fifteen coping strategies for hot flashes and lowered heat tolerance that can accompany menopause — and 3 boat features that will really help.

Boat Window Screens

Published on October 8, 2016; last updated on February 19, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Waterline Design hatch and port screens are cost effective, simple to use, easy to stow — and they keep mosquitoes and no-see-ums out of the boat!

Thermal Cooker for Boats: Start Dinner Whenever You Want

Published on February 8, 2016; last updated on March 15, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thermal cooker with two stainless inner pans ready for boat galley cooking

Start dinner in the morning, go do boat things all day, serve a hot meal at sunset. Here’s how a thermal cooker makes that happen.

Thermos Nissan Thermal Cooker

Published on May 1, 2014; last updated on March 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A Thermos Nissan thermal cooker lets you cook while doing other things, similar to a crock pot. Also cut down on stove fuel and heat in the kitchen.

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