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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.

Storing Paper Products on a Boat

Published on September 19, 2024; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keeping toilet paper and paper towels dry aboard a boat.

Paper products seem like an easy thing to store on a boat. But it takes a bit of planning to keep them dry and bug-free.

How Many First Aid Boxes?

Published on December 21, 2023; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dividing first aid items into three boxes makes it easier to find what you need when you need it – see how we do it.

🎧Organizing Fasteners

Published on August 22, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Fasteners on a boat aren’t cheap. Here’s how to organize them so you don’t lose them.

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 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.

🎧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.

🎧Collections

Published on June 18, 2019; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Nica Waters

When a jar of shells (or a bag of sea beans) is a time travel machine, it reminds me that even on a small boat, indulging your passions matters.

🎧Thanksgiving – or, Start Downsizing!

Published on January 1, 2019; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting rid of stuff can be liberating - and difficult. Both feelings are part of the process, and both need attention.

Getting rid of stuff can be liberating – and difficult. Both feelings are part of the process, and both need attention.

🎧5 Reasons We Have Glass On Board

Published on December 25, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it's not just about the wine!)

The argument over glass on a boat is legendary. Nica is solidly in the YES camp, and she shares why (it’s not just about the wine!)

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