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Personal Gear
Personal Gear When Living on a Boat
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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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Boat Communication Headsets: The Marriage Savers

Published on September 2, 2015; last updated on March 25, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

A man and woman wearing 2Talk Bluetooth marine intercom headsets — known as "Marriage Savers" — on a boat in a marina, both with behind-the-neck headbands and boom microphones positioned at their mouths.

Good headsets transform the most stressful moments aboard. Here’s why they’re essential gear and what we actually use.

Lip Care

Published on May 13, 2015; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

After trying a number of products to heal and protect Dave's lips, this is what finally worked. Highly recommended!

After trying a number of products to heal and protect Dave’s lips, this is what finally worked. Highly recommended!

Boating? Make Sure You Have an Eyeglass Repair Kit

Published on August 11, 2014; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you wear glasses or sunglasses, you need to be able to fix them out on the water. Here's a great -- and inexpensive -- kit that's had everything I've ever needed.

Whether you wear glasses or sunglasses, you need to be able to fix them out on the water. Here’s a great — and inexpensive — kit that’s had everything I’ve ever needed.

Hi Viz Clothing for Boaters

Published on July 21, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bright clothing = less chance of being hit while having fun!

Tower Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards

Published on December 1, 2013; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat dog enjoying a paddleboard adventure in a calm anchorage

If you want to explore shallow areas, a stand-up paddleboard can’t be beat. And an inflatable SUP will fit on just about any boat!

Ten Things That Make Life Aboard a Boat Better

Published on August 28, 2013; last updated on January 4, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Ten of our favorite items for living on our boat. Life aboard is so much nicer with these -- they make reality equal the dream.

Ten of our favorite items for living on our boat. Life aboard is so much nicer with these — they make reality equal the dream.

Great Flashlights for Boat Life

Published on April 5, 2013; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Flashlights are critical gear on boats for finding what's in the back corner of the locker, checking where that strange noise is coming from and so much more. We went through a bunch before finding ones that just worked!

Flashlights are critical gear on boats for finding what’s in the back corner of the locker, checking where that strange noise is coming from and so much more. We went through a bunch before finding ones that just worked!

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