The longer we’ve owned cruising boats, the more DIY-ers we have become. No, it’s not that we’ve just got extra time on our hands!
When we bought our first cruising boat, we tended to hire professionals to do almost everything. Over time, we’ve evolved to tackling most jobs ourselves — even things we’ve never done before.
Sure, there may be a little pride involved, but that’s not the real reason. Listen in for why we often do it ourselves, even though it may not always be the cheapest or fastest option.
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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.
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