Thinking about buying a cruising boat? Dreaming of palm trees and white sand beaches, or the higher latitudes? Maybe coastal cruising, the Great Loop or an inland lake?
It’s an exciting time, but also a little scary. Where do you even start? How do you know what type of boat you want?
In this podcast, I detail the initial research needed to ensure you buy the right boat.
Prefer to read? Take a look at Boat Shopping.
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
Lupari Sue says
Congratulations, you have lots of wisdom to share.
The Boat Galley says
Thanks!
Delayne Rushing says
Yes congratulations! I really enjoy your site. Thank you for your information.
Peter says
Can your radio program be read for those with little to less data?
Love your tips and opinions.
Thanks
Carolyn Shearlock says
Most of the podcasts are things that I’ve written about but I’ll try to remember in the future to put a link to the written articles. The first three podcasts are pretty well covered in this post:
https://theboatgalley.com/boat-shopping/
I understand about poor internet . . . right now, I’m probably 200 yards from a BTC tower in the Bahamas . . . and have 2 bars of service!
Johanna Allen says
Sherri Rodriguez love the boat galley all kinds of good info …..wouldn’t it be nice if we could be boat neighbors one day
Sherri Rodriguez says
YEEESSS❣️