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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

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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.

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

Medication Storage Safety for Liveaboards

Published on January 28, 2019; last updated on November 23, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Christine Pereira

Storing medicine safely on board takes some thought. Here's what you need to know about medication storage safety on a boat.

Storing medicine safely on board takes some thought. Here’s what you need to know about medication storage safety on a boat. [More] Medication Storage Safety for Liveaboards

Lithium Boat Batteries

Published on January 16, 2019; last updated on December 24, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Lithium batteries are a big upgrade on any boat. Are they worth the price? What advantages do they offer? Review and comparison to lead-acid batteries. [More] Lithium Boat Batteries

Getting to Know Your New Boat

Published on January 10, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn your new boat with a systematized approach to learning her systems and your confidence aboard will soar. Step-by-step method for learning each system. [More] Getting to Know Your New Boat

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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 13 years and 12,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

    

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Challenges With Cheap Cell Plans

January 26, 2021 By Nica Waters

Figuring out which cell plan to go with took some trial and error. I wish I’d thought about some of these things up front. [More] Challenges With Cheap Cell Plans

10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers

January 23, 2021 By Carolyn Shearlock/Rick Marcarelli

Looking for a simple, affordable, and comfortable cruising boat? An overview and comparison of 10 of the most popular small catamarans. [More] 10 Small Catamarans for Cruisers

Making a Boat Fridge Efficient

January 22, 2021 By Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t waste energy keeping your boat fridge cool. Here’s how to make it more efficient.   [More] Making a Boat Fridge Efficient

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