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Meeting Your Goal of Cruising

Published on June 16, 2021; last updated on June 20, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning a life as a cruiser? Then start doing at least one thing every day that will help you meet your goal. [More] Meeting Your Goal of Cruising

The Most Important Way to Prep for Cruising

Published on June 2, 2021; last updated on June 1, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can take classes. You can read books. You can watch videos. But there’s only one thing you can do that will make you a more successful cruiser over time. [More] The Most Important Way to Prep for Cruising

Hauling Out

Published on May 19, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

We had to haul the boat out to do a series of routine (but important) jobs on the boat. Here’s what you may have to look at before setting off cruising. [More] Hauling Out

Gaining Boating Experience To Get Insurance

Published on June 27, 2020; last updated on June 27, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

Have you bought a boat before learning to sail? Here are some ideas for gaining boating experience so you can insure your vessel for the best rate. [More] Gaining Boating Experience To Get Insurance

Boat Battery Types 101

Published on January 20, 2020; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Cory Nickerson

Learn about the different types of boat batteries and figure out which ones are best for you! [More] Boat Battery Types 101

Are You Insured for Strangers on Your Boat?

Published on January 18, 2020; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

Does your insurance cover workers on your boat? How about delivery crew? Here’s what you need to know before having strangers on your boat. [More] Are You Insured for Strangers on Your Boat?

Inexpensive DIY Cockpit Enclosure

Published on October 28, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to make an affordable boat cockpit enclosure. Mine cost just $550 vs. a $10K estimate from a canvas shop! [More] Inexpensive DIY Cockpit Enclosure

Boat Insurance: Hull Values and Premiums

Published on July 20, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Laura Lindstrom-Croop

How do you figure out the hull value of your boat for insurance? And how does it relate to your premiums? [More] Boat Insurance: Hull Values and Premiums

Insurance If You Live On A Boat–Where To Start

Published on May 11, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 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. [More] Insurance If You Live On A Boat–Where To Start

Boarding Steps for a Big Dog

Published on April 8, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Easy steps to make it simple to get your big dog on and off your boat. Set up in just a few minutes — and use them yourself at a marina! [More] Boarding Steps for a Big Dog