BOOKS
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Get Real, Get Gone: How to Become a Modern Sea Gypsy and Sail Away Forever
by Rick Page (Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,161 ratings The book that inspired us to stop waiting! Great book to get you excited about totally changing your life and going to sea. Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
by John Vigor (Author) ] 4.5 out of 5 stars 93 ratings Which tiny house sized sailboats can really take you where you want to go? Find recommendations on 20 different boats to take you anywhere. Self Sufficient Sailor 3rd edition, fully revised and expanded
by Lin Pardey (Author), Larry Pardey (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 198 ratings Great advice on learning to be self sufficient from the experts in sailing on a small vessel with a small budget. Practical advice to go from dreaming to doing. |
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Stay Real, Stay Gone: More transformational tricks and tips to help you downsize your life and escape the rat-race under sail.
by Rick Page (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 104 ratings Once you "Get Real, Get Gone" and run away to sea, how can you stay gone forever? Advice on making the adventure sustainable for the long haul. The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat
by Mark Nicholas (Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars 167 rating Living aboard isn't all Corona beer commercials. Read this book to help you get a look at what life aboard a boat full time is really like. Sailing Alone Around the World Paperback – January 1, 2014
by Joshua Slocum (Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars 611 ratings Inspiring book about traveling alone on a sailboat. How far do you dream of sailing?? |
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The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew, 4th Edition
by Lin Pardey (Author), Larry Pardey (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 57 ratings Keeping your hungry crew fed as you sail around the world isn't as easy as it seems. Wonderful advice from people who've been there and done that. |
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The Cost Conscious Cruiser
by Lin Pardey (Author), Larry Pardey (Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars 78 ratings Living on a budget while sailing the world? No problem with these tried and true tips from the original tiny boat on a budget couple. |
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Capable Cruiser 3rd Edition
by Lin Pardey (Author), Larry Pardey (Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars 123 ratings The self sufficient sailor at sea! Lin and Larry give all sorts of in depth advice about challenges the self sufficient sailor faces while underway. Get Ready to CRUISE: Lin & Larry Pardey - Offshore Sailing Part 1
Lin Pardey (Actor), Larry Pardey (Actor), Roy Blow & Chris Gurr (Director) Format: DVD 3.3 out of 5 stars 11 ratings |
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Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems
by Nigel Calder (Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars 343 ratings **Go to reference manual from the king of DIY boat repair and maintenance. Essential on-board manual for all your electrical systems. |
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Marine Diesel Engines: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair
by Nigel Calder (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 570 ratings **Must have reference book for every boat with an engine. Life saving advice from the king of boat maintenance Nigel Calder. |
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Inspecting the Aging Sailboat
by Don Casey 4.7 out of 5 stars 368 ratings Part of: International Marine Sailboat Library (2 books) Reference book on inspecting older boats. Helpful to have when on your search to find your perfect vessel. |
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Sailboat Refinishing
by Don Casey (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 64 ratings Reference book on fixing up your older boat before, or after, your adventure starts. |
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Chapman Piloting & Seamanship 69th Edition
by Chapman (Editor), Jonathan Eaton (Editor) 4.8 out of 5 stars 138 ratings Latest edition of this classic guide to piloting and seamanship. Great place for novices and experienced crew to brush up on best practices when moving your tiny home on the sea, |
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International & U.S. Inland Navigation Rules & Regulations (Color Print): USCG Rules of the Road Paperback – May 11, 2022
by U.S. Coast Guard (Author) 4.1 out of 5 stars 13 ratings Learn the "rules of the road" for piloting your boat in both US and international waters. Must have for the newbie sailor. |
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Voyaging on a Small Income by Annie Hill (Author), John Blackburn (Illustrator)
4.4 out of 5 stars 155 ratings This classic is a great way to explore the ways you can change your life and live a more is less lifestyle. From a woman who has done everything from build a boat to sail it to distant lands, this is a wonderful inspiration for those who wish to turn dreams into reality. |
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Off The Grid: How I quit the rat race and live for free aboard a sailboat by Captain Mark J. Reinhardt (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 434 ratings Wonderful account of one man's journey from workaholic to wandering sea gypsy. His story proves you don't need to have a million dollars or a bunch of rental properties to chase your dreams out at sea. Inspired us to do a similar swan dive into our own adventure with s/v Eos. |
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The Voyager's Handbook: The Essential Guide to Blue Water Cruising
by Beth Leonard (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 354 ratings There is a big difference between cruising and voyaging. This book is a great way to explore the idea of voyaging before leaving site of land. Lots of people don't think they can do that and this book gives you a great idea of what it's really like to live "out there". |
Eos Gear - items that make our life aboard luxurious, self-sufficient and budget friendly.
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Bialetti venus Stovetop espresso coffee maker, 6 -Cup, Stainless Steel
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,712 ratings Coffee is a way of life aboard s/v Eos. There is no better way to make a fresh pot aboard than our stainless steel espresso maker from one of Italy's finest coffee makers. Heavy duty and highest quality, it won't rust, unlike most espresso makers, and makes a perfect cup every time on our propane stove or open flame. |
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Prestige Deluxe Stainless Steel Mini Handi Pressure Cooker, 3.3-Liter
4.4 out of 5 stars 605 ratings Cooking aboard was never easier than with this high-quality stainless steel pressure cooker. Broaden the horizons of your menu with this unit, perfect for two people, rust resistant. Consume less water and propane when making beans or other long cooking items. |
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Turkish Towels for Beach, Fast Dry Towel for Bath, 100% Cotton Towels (Pack of 2, Beach)
4.4 out of 5 stars 416 ratings These towels are a must have aboard. Super absorbent yet quick to dry, these towels use less water to launder too! Perfect addition to life aboard. These super sized sheets are great as a beach towel, a bag or shade. |
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Turkish Hand Towels with Hanging Loop (23 x 36) Set of 4-100% Cotton Towels
4.8 out of 5 stars 254 ratings The little cousin of our big beach towels, Great for kitchen or bath. Super absorbent yet quick to dry, these towels use less water to launder too! These hand towels make clean up a breeze. |
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Electric Mini Chopper Food Processor,TOPESCT Portable Garlic Grinder Cordless Small Food Chopper with USB Charging for Ginger Onion Chili Vegetable (250ML)
4.4 out of 5 stars 933 ratings Being self sufficient doesn't mean you can't use a little help in the kitchen. This mini-chopper is perfect for two people and is easily rechargeable with solar from your sailboat. Now sauces, nut milks and chopped salads are a breeze. Get out of the kitchen sooner without draining your battery! Easy to clean too. |
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Plastic Airtight Kitchen & Pantry Organization, Ideal for Flour & Sugar - BPA-Free Plastic Canisters with Labels VERONES 10 PACK
Brand: VERONES 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,467 ratings Make food storage aboard easy with these airtight, heavy duty food storage containers. Great to keep your dry goods dry and bug free. Expand as necessary to keep your pantry stocked up so you can stay gone. |
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Renogy Flexible Solar Panel 175 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Semi-Flexible Bendable Mono Off-Grid
Visit the Renogy Store 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,052 ratings When s/v Eos first left port, these flexible solar panels allowed us to convert our new home quickly for off grid living. Survived 2 years of extreme weather conditions before damage from bendy in 75 kn winds caused surface deterioration and productivity decline. |
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Renogy 50 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panel (Compact Design)
Visit the Renogy Store 4.7 out of 5 stars 443 ratings When we upgraded to four of these compact 50W panels we were pleasantly surprised by their high productivity even on most cloudy days. 2 years in and they are still going strong and keep the crew happily powered up all night and day long. |
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Mosquito net / Companionway Bug Screen by Waterline Design |
Visit the Waterline Design Store 4.5 out of 5 stars 159 ratings Keeping bugs out of your boat while letting the air blow through is a must. Make your cabin cool and comfortable with this ingenious bug screen. On s/v Eos, these screens have been keeping the misquitoes, no-see ums, flies and bees away for years. |
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Waterline Design | Bug Screen “Throw Over net” for Large Hatches
Visit the Waterline Design Store 4.3 out of 5 stars 58 ratings Paired with the companionway cover, these hatch covers easily fit over most hatches with weighted edge to fit even the most unique design elements. Keep cool and bug free on those lovely summer nights aboard. |
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MEKKAPRO Ultra Large Mosquito Net with Carry Bag
Visit the MEKKAPRO Store 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,181 ratings Great for insect control when you want to sit out on deck (over cockpit) or when picnicking or camping. This versatile net can be used on board or at the beach. Expand your summer fun by taking this screen on all your adventures. |
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Electric Water Bottle Pump, USB Charging Automatic Drinking Water Dispenser
Visit the SwetLao Store 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,401 ratings Living off grid, how do we get our water? This fabulous pump is USB rechargeable and each charge is long lasting (30 days). Easily pump water out of the returnable 5 gallon water bottles to keep your water supply clean and eco-friendly. |
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Magma Dual Extended Horizontal Round Rail Mounts
Visit the MAGMA Store 4.0 out of 5 stars 43 ratings Essential part of our adjustable solar mounts for our sailboat. 2 years later and still working wonderfully. Small amount of surface rust. |
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Diablo SandNet 80 Grit Sanding Disc
Brand: Diablo 4.6 out of 5 stars 108 ratings Being self sufficient means maintaining your boat and these sandnet sanding discs last 10 times longer than regular sandpaper. Used extensively by s/v Eos crew in the repair and refurbishment of our hull, these discs get the job done faster and use less resources. Highly recommended for any job, especially for fiberglass and epoxy work, in our experience. |
Eos.Earth Personal Gear |
Reef Women's Sandy Flip-Flop
4.5 out of 5 stars 14,340 ratings Reef's are not only comfortable, they last a really long time, even if they are your only shoes! Normally we advocate to buy locally, but these cushy flip-flops last a really long time, give great support and are super comfortable. Better than buying a new pair every six months by far. |
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Reef Men's Smoothy Sandals
4.4 out of 5 stars 6,336 ratings Even the king of barefeet needs shoes once in awhile. After decades wearing his handmade Cuban sandals, switching to Reefs for comfort and support was an eye opening. Lasting years and providing incredible comfort, these sandals are a bargain. |
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Visit the COR Surf Store
COR Surf Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack with Padded Laptop Sleeve Heavy Duty Roll-Top Pack 4.1 out of 5 stars 93 ratings A must have bag for anyone living aboard. Great size for running to land and keeping your laptop and other expensive gear dry as a bone. 4 years old and still going strong! |
Favorite Products for an eco-friendly lifestyle
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from their website
"We started planting the seeds for a better future. We are on a mission to make high quality, low-waste products that deliver meaningful environmental and social impact for a more sustainable future, because small acts now make a huge impact tomorrow.
Every time you use an Earth Breeze product you are reducing single-use plastic waste and helping someone in need. "
Eos.Earth
With free shipping and a 100% money back guarantee, these cleaning sheets are a must try for all eco-conscious cleaners. With positive community impact like their "Buy one give ten" program, ocean clean ups and native tree planting, this carbon neutral company EarthBreeze gives 1% to the planet, too. Give these products a try today and let's keep improving the way we interact with our planet.
We don't own one of these yet, but it's definitely on our list of must haves one day! The first cordless, battery powered air conditioner that can be recharged using your solar system. Don't have one? No problem! Just purchase their accompanying battery and portable solar array. Now you can stay cool wherever you are! Looking forward to trying out our own ZeroBreeze air conditioner before next hurricane season!
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Zero Breeze Mark 2 Camping Portable Air Conditioner - $999.00
Retail Price: $1,149.00 You Save: $150.00 from: Zero Breeze Tech Inc Every item you purchase at ZeroBreeze.com is 100% satisfaction guaranteed. The first solar battery-powered portable air conditioner
It¡¯s a 2300 BTU air conditioner that is capable to cool the environment temperature down 30*F in 10 minutes! Featured on Forbes, Wired, Gizmodo, CNET Japan, HuffPost, New Altas, and other 200 media Zero Breeze Mark 2 Battery - $699.00
Retail Price: $849.00 You Save: $150.00 from: Zero Breeze Tech Inc Zero Breeze Mark 2 Camping Portable Air Conditioner /Battery - $1,499.00
Retail Price: $1,699.00 You Save: $200.00 from: Zero Breeze Tech Inc |
*Affiliate Disclaimer
Eos.Earth is a project that is 100% supported by ourselves and fans like you. All items recommended here are items personally used and/or researched and support the Eos.Earth ethos. These affiliate links provide our project with funding with no additional cost to you.
Our aim at Eos.Earth is to offer resources and inspiration for living “An Eos Life”. Less is more in this lifestyle, so we are not advocating buying a lot of stuff. However, we do all have a footprint and finding the most responsible ways to meet our needs, ecologically, physically and financially, is our objective.
Please assume that all links on our website are affiliate links and use them if you wish to support our experiment. As always, you are under no obligation to use such links, but we are very grateful if you do. See our reviews under our personal monikers, Michael Sylvester or Sandra Schneider on Amazon.com, Amazon.com/mx and other review locations.
Thank you so much for being here with us. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Eos.Earth is a project that is 100% supported by ourselves and fans like you. All items recommended here are items personally used and/or researched and support the Eos.Earth ethos. These affiliate links provide our project with funding with no additional cost to you.
Our aim at Eos.Earth is to offer resources and inspiration for living “An Eos Life”. Less is more in this lifestyle, so we are not advocating buying a lot of stuff. However, we do all have a footprint and finding the most responsible ways to meet our needs, ecologically, physically and financially, is our objective.
Please assume that all links on our website are affiliate links and use them if you wish to support our experiment. As always, you are under no obligation to use such links, but we are very grateful if you do. See our reviews under our personal monikers, Michael Sylvester or Sandra Schneider on Amazon.com, Amazon.com/mx and other review locations.
Thank you so much for being here with us. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.