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Hot Weather When Living On A Boat
Coping With
Hot Weather When
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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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Using a Wonderbag for Boat Cooking

Published on January 20, 2014; last updated on January 7, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Turn any pan into a crock pot (slow cooker) -- AND it doubles as a cooler! Great piece of equipment on any boat going to remote places.

Turn any pan into a crock pot (slow cooker) — AND it doubles as a cooler! Great piece of equipment on any boat going to remote places.

Happy Hour IN the Water

Published on July 31, 2013; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hot? Don’t just have a cold drink for happy hour — jump in the drink! Here’s a few tips to make it a great time.

Storing Medications When Living on a Boat

Published on July 5, 2013; last updated on November 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here's a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here’s a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!

Make a 4-Way Windscoop for Your Boat

Published on June 21, 2013; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thought about making your own wind scoop but wondered where to get directions to make one of the better 4-way ones? Here's the answer!

Thought about making your own wind scoop but wondered where to get directions to make one of the better 4-way ones? Here’s the answer!

Are Solar Ovens Good on Boats?

Published on May 8, 2013; last updated on January 31, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Curious about solar ovens? Learn more about them — what can you cook in one, where are they best, what brands do people prefer and more!

Port Visors for Boats

Published on April 26, 2013; last updated on February 3, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep the weather out and the portholes open with a port visor.

It’s bad enough if it’s raining when you want to be out having fun. But having to close all the portholes on a hot, humid day makes it just that much worse. Here’s an easy way to keep those ports open!

Faster Baking on a Boat

Published on October 24, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to cut baking times in half or more, using less propane and putting less heat into the boat!

An easy way to cut baking times in half or more, using less propane and putting less heat into the boat!

Breeze Booster Wind Scoop: When You Don’t Have a Halyard

Published on June 1, 2012; last updated on March 31, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Blue Breeze Booster freestanding wind scoop installed over a boat hatch on a catamaran deck

No halyard for a wind scoop? The Breeze Booster is the freestanding solution — here’s what 5 years of real use looked like.

A Dishrag That Doesn’t Get Stinky Even On A Boat

Published on April 12, 2012; last updated on January 3, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dishrags that won't stink

These dish rags work better than any others I’ve used to get dishes clean, with the added bonus of just never smelling nasty. No need to use a fresh rag every day! One of the most popular items with TBG readers.

The Best Wind Scoop for a Sailboat

Published on January 23, 2012; last updated on March 31, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailor standing on sailboat deck with a white 4-way wind scoop set in a forward hatch

The best wind scoop for a sailboat catches the breeze no matter which way you’re pointing. Here’s what actually works.

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