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Optimize storage on your boat with detailed how-to's for organizing spaces, making the most of the space available, and keeping items in good condition.

Boat Mess

Published on July 6, 2023; last updated on July 4, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat mess is part of working on a project in a small space. There just isn’t room to neatly move stuff aside. A look at what happens.

🎧How to Store Plastic Bags Onboard

Published on May 19, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you keep plastic grocery bags on a boat so you have them when you need them and they’re hidden hen you don’t? Here are a few ideas.

How to Make More Room on Your Boat

Published on February 15, 2023; last updated on March 3, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need to make more room on your boat? Here’s where to look for items to purge. And what to do with them.

🎧Organization on Board a Boat

Published on July 12, 2022; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

Thinking about the different storage containers you might need on board can be overwhelming. Here are some practical tips to help you make the right choice for you.

🎧How to Keep Charger Cords Close–and Neat–on a Boat

Published on June 17, 2022; last updated on November 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by charging cords for all your devices. But here’s an easy solution to keep them close at hand and neat at the same time.

🎧How to Keep Paper Goods on Board

Published on March 25, 2022; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stocking up on paper goods won’t help if they get wet or buggy. Here’s how to keep that from happening. 

🎧How to Organize First Aid Supplies

Published on July 23, 2021; last updated on December 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Do you need more than one first aid kit? Maybe. If you want to find what you need—when you need it. 

🎧What’s Behind the Stove

Published on June 15, 2021; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Nica Waters

With a little thought about what you’ll use, how often, and when you can make the best choices for your limited storage space on the boat. Here’s how we did this in our galley.

🎧How to Save Space & Time—Organize!

Published on May 28, 2021; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

 Sure, special containers make storage “pretty.” But they can also save time and hassle. Here’s how.  

🎧Don’t Weigh Your Boat Down with Stuff

Published on May 1, 2020; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much stuff do you really need on board your cruising boat? Probably not everything you think. Learn how to choose what to keep and what to donate.

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