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Everything from towels to clothing to tunes -- boat life makes us view our "stuff" differently.
 
Find out about little luxuries and things we treasure because they just work so well when living on a boat.

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🎧Best Waterproof Tablet Case for a Boat

Published on February 15, 2025; last updated on February 8, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Best Waterproof Tablet Case for a Boat with navigations software.

What is the best waterproof tablet case for a boat? I’ve been using the ugo case for years. Here’s why I love it.

🎧How to Protect Your Knees When Doing Boat Work

Published on January 4, 2025; last updated on January 29, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Protect your knees when doing boat work. Or else you’re regret it. Here’s what we used aboard our vessel to save our knees.

Fast Drying Towels

Published on May 2, 2024; last updated on April 29, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fast drying towels take up less room and are less stinking than traditional terry towels Here are some great options.

Three Pairs of Shoes

Published on March 7, 2024; last updated on March 5, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Picking the right boat shoes is an important choice for cruisers. Dave and I each had 3 pairs of shoes on the boat. Here are our choices.

Downsizing: Old Photo Albums

Published on February 8, 2024; last updated on February 13, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wondering what to do with a lifetime of photo albums? Scanning them is a great option and this scanner makes it faster and easier than ever.

🎧Creating Privacy on the Boat

Published on January 27, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Privacy is in short supply on a boat. Here’s a new way to think about it. And a few ideas to create it.

🎧The Best Boat Slippers

Published on October 24, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

What’s the most important feature of boat slippers? Here are one cruiser’s thoughts–along with her favorite pairs.

🎧How to Protect Your Phone on the Boat

Published on September 15, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

ugoWear waterproof case

Your phone is a necessity onboard. But it only works as long as it stays dry. Here’s why I love the ugoWear waterproof phone case.

Road ID: ID for Boaters Too

Published on September 14, 2023; last updated on September 11, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

ID Bracelet - Road ID

If you were sick or injured while ashore, could you share the info first responders need to help you. Road ID can help.

Best Sheets for Boats

Published on June 28, 2023; last updated on July 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

V-berth bed on a boat - Sheets for boats

Buying sheets for boats can be a nightmare. Here are our suggestions to make this chore easier. And to help you sleep well onboard.

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