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Moving Aboard Full Time
Moving Aboard
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Moving aboard for full-time cruising is a huge change, both logistically and emotionally.
 
We hear you! Advice from the team -- we've all done it at least one, sometimes two or even three times!

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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

How Do You Get Mail?

Published on August 28, 2017; last updated on August 12, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mail. It's a big question for would-be cruisers. How do you get the bills, the important notices, the cards from friends? Listen in to learn the options and what works for other cruisers.

Mail. It’s a big question for would-be cruisers. How do you get the bills, the important notices, the cards from friends? Listen in to learn the options and what works for other cruisers. [More] How Do You Get Mail?

Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof

Published on July 24, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It's a big change on every level -- new bed, new "home," new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition.

Not sleeping well is one of the biggest complaints that new cruisers have. It’s a big change on every level — new bed, new “home,” new noises and new worries. Some tips to ease the transition. [More] Sleep . . . or Lack Thereof

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