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Laundry
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Few boats have washing machines aboard due to both the power and water requirements. So how do the rest of us handle laundry?
 
Laundry services, laundromats, and (ugh!) hand washing.
 
We'll tell you about products and tips to make it easier.

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Dry Bags

Published on January 4, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dry bags are almost essential gear on a cruising boat. We’ve never had water damage anything in the dinghy!

In the Laundry Room

Published on February 20, 2017; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Laundry room etiquette is really just a matter of respecting other people’s time and laundry. The unwritten rules . . .

Doing Laundry By Hand on a Boat

Published on June 27, 2016; last updated on March 9, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

In many cruising locales, laundromats or laundry services are few and far between. So we resort to doing laundry on the boat . . . a neat tool to make it a lot easier on your back and a few tips on how I do it.

Boat Life: How to Unstick Zippers

Published on October 1, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

My old dirty salt encrusted daypack looks new again and ALL the zippers work perfectly!

My old dirty salt encrusted daypack looks new again and ALL the zippers work perfectly!

Best Clothespins for Boats

Published on June 25, 2014; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Typical clothespins rust, break, pop off and stain your laundry. Four alternatives that do better.

Typical clothespins rust, break, pop off and stain your laundry. Four alternatives that do better.

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