Category: Boat Life Hacks
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Trelino Composting Toilet Review — A Boater’s Take on a New Marine Composting Toilet
Disclaimer: Trelino provided us with an Evo M composting toilet to try. What follows is our honest take on this toilet for use on our sailboat. If you’ve ever engaged me in a conversation about toilets (and really, why haven’t you?), you probably know my feelings about our boat’s human litter box composting head. We’ve…
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2024 Bahamas Pet Travel Requirements and Updates for Boaters
Getting your pet permission to come to the Bahamas has always been a bit of a hassle for boaters. As with crossing any international border, you must get permission from the appropriate authorities and complete all the paperwork to ensure that your pet meets the letter of the law: not a banned breed, has all…
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Working Remote on a Boat: True Freedom to Live As You Wish
Working remotely from a boat is within your reach! Cruising used to be reserved for retirees, as getting remote work and staying connected was an often insurmountable challenge. Now, as many companies offer remote work options and Starlink offers fabulous connectivity, more and more of us are looking for the perfect work / life balance…
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Starlink On a Boat — The Game-Changer Is Here
Article Updated November 1, 2024 (Important notes highlighted) We have been using Starlink on our boat since June 2022. Having reliable, fast, unlimited internet gives us more freedom to cruise while we work remote jobs. For example, we just got back from spending the summer cruising Maine. We had always been hesitant to visit the…
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Tips and Tricks for Doing Chores on a Boat
I could manage cruising and working much easier with a full-time chores concierge. Back when we took a sabbatical and didn’t have to work for money (oh, heavenly days!), I could afford the time to do laundry in a bucket or walk to the store every few days for fresh groceries. Now that we are…
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Boating With Your Dog on the Intracoastal Waterway
The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) is a wonderful way to see America with fresh eyes. The ICW travels through historical port towns, sweet deserted anchorages, and stunning national seashores. While taking your dog on this iconic trip requires a little planning, bringing your furry crew member will add to the fun. Read on for some tips…