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Boat Maintenance

Keep your cruising boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.

Replace Your O-Rings

Published on January 3, 2020; last updated on December 29, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

The key to boat maintenance is to catch problems before they happen. Learn about one tiny part that can cause big trouble if you don’t replace it. [More] Replace Your O-Rings

Engine Winterizing – a Primer

Published on December 31, 2019; last updated on December 23, 2019 by Nica Waters

How and why we flush our diesel engine with anti-freeze each year. [More] Engine Winterizing – a Primer

Seeking Used Boat Parts?

Published on November 29, 2019; last updated on November 25, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can save money and time when searching for the used boat parts you need. Here’s a search tool that helps. [More] Seeking Used Boat Parts?

Clean Your Boat’s Bottom Yourself!

Published on October 25, 2019; last updated on October 21, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cleaning your boat’s bottom can be a real pain if you don’t have a plan and the right tools. Learn how to DIY the right way. [More] Clean Your Boat’s Bottom Yourself!

Don’t Let Problems Wait

Published on October 4, 2019; last updated on December 19, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s always a good idea to take care of problems early. When you live on a boat, it’s crucial. Here’s why. [More] Don’t Let Problems Wait

Different Methods. Same Results.

Published on August 30, 2019; last updated on August 22, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

6+1 = 7. But so does 3+4. There are many ways to do things. Here’s why you need to remember that on a boat.  [More] Different Methods. Same Results.

Looking For Hard-to-Find Boat Parts?

Published on August 17, 2019; last updated on June 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Doug McQuilken

Boat Used Part Search: locate hard-to-find boat parts quickly and easily — and at affordable prices — with this search tool. [More] Looking For Hard-to-Find Boat Parts?

Haul Out Your Boat Without Stress

Published on May 27, 2019; last updated on May 21, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

boat needs work that can only be done out of the water. Here’s how to haul out without stress

boat needs work that can only be done out of the water. Here’s how to haul out without stress [More] Haul Out Your Boat Without Stress

Stop Losing Your Boat Gear

Published on May 17, 2019; last updated on November 10, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you worry about recovering boat stuff lost in the wind or left behind in a marina? Here’s a fix.

Do you worry about recovering boat stuff lost in the wind or left behind in a marina? Here’s a fix. [More] Stop Losing Your Boat Gear

What’s a Bottom Job Cost Anyway?

Published on March 19, 2019; last updated on May 28, 2019 by Nica Waters

Whether you decide not to apply bottom paint, do the work yourself, or hire it out, there are costs to keeping your hull clean. Learn the details!

Whether you decide not to apply bottom paint, do the work yourself, or hire it out, there are costs to keeping your hull clean. Learn the details! [More] What’s a Bottom Job Cost Anyway?

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 14 years and 13,000 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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Latest Articles & Podcasts

Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

May 25, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Hauling your boat out to make repairs? Here’s how to protect yourself from regrets. All it takes is a plan. [More] Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

Three Tips for Rafting Up

May 24, 2022 By Nica Waters

Good practices to consider when sharing an anchor  [More] Three Tips for Rafting Up

How to Test Stainless Quality

May 20, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t get stuck with poor quality stainless. Here’s how to know what you’re buying.     [More] How to Test Stainless Quality

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