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Living Aboard Full Time

Moving aboard for full-time cruising is a huge change, both logistically and emotionally.

Advice from someone who has done it twice.

Random Self-Sufficiency Moments

Published on October 15, 2019; last updated on October 9, 2019 by Nica Waters

Seize the every day opportunities to hone your self-reliance skills. [More] Random Self-Sufficiency Moments

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

Keep an Eye on the Weather

Published on August 23, 2019; last updated on August 15, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Many cruisers check the weather when they’re sailing. But get careless when they stop. Here’s why watching the weather is crucial. [More] Keep an Eye on the Weather

Don’t Run Out of Propane on Board

Published on August 9, 2019; last updated on August 31, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nothing is more frustrating than running out of propane on your boat when you’re miles from a refill. Keep it from happening from you. [More] Don’t Run Out of Propane on Board

Insurance If You Live On A Boat–Where To Start

Published on May 11, 2019; last updated on April 27, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

Do you plan to cruise or live on your boat? Then you need insurance. Here's how to start.

Do you plan to cruise or live on your boat? Then you need insurance. Here’s how to start. [More] Insurance If You Live On A Boat–Where To Start

The House Question – to sell or no

Published on April 30, 2019; last updated on December 20, 2019 by Nica Waters

Our experience in making the "keep the house or not" call before each of our cruises.

Our experience in making the “keep the house or not” call before each of our cruises. [More] The House Question – to sell or no

Storage Conundrum

Published on February 26, 2019; last updated on November 28, 2019 by Nica Waters

Deciding whether or not to sell your stuff is as hard as deciding about the house. Add to the kitty? Add to the budget line? Sell? Keep? Aargh!

Deciding whether or not to sell your stuff is as hard as deciding about the house. Add to the kitty? Add to the budget line? Sell? Keep? Aargh! [More] Storage Conundrum

Preparing to Cruise: Selling the House

Published on November 23, 2018; last updated on November 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to find the best broker to sell your house (or boat) and why we decided we could do a better job ourselves.

How to find the best broker to sell your house (or boat) and why we decided we could do a better job ourselves. [More] Preparing to Cruise: Selling the House

Downsizing to Move Aboard

Published on October 12, 2018; last updated on December 31, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get started on that monstrous job of downsizing. A roadmap of the things you need to do to reach a minimalist life. [More] Downsizing to Move Aboard

Downsizing: Old Photo Albums

Published on February 1, 2018; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering what to do with a lifetime of photo albums as you’re downsizing? Scanning them is a great option and this scanner makes it faster and easier than ever. [More] Downsizing: Old Photo Albums

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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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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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