Cruising gadgets, knowledge, and ideas for the cruising sailor
When we are at a floating dock, our deck is sometimes four feet higher than the dock. I can climb up, but my wife needs a step up. I made this little single step to hang off the shrouds where she can also get a good hand hold. It’s all we need to climb aboard when the deck is way
» Read moreTying up the boat using “Dockside Math”, A2+B2=C2 When tying up along side a dock, you will more than likely hang a fender over the side at amidships up against a dock post. You will want to keep the boat in place on the dock post, yet allow for the tidal drop. If you try to do this with bow
» Read moreHere’s one that I think many people can use. Everyone that I mention this solution to has thanked me, it seems to be a common problem. On my Beneteau First, the V-berth cushions where my wife and I sleep were replaced recently. The new foam cushions are too firm resulting in back aches by morning. To soften them , I
» Read more• GREEK SAILOR BOYS • 1 ½ cup seeded cucumber, cube/chop• 1 cup Ranch Dressing• ¾ Cup Feta cheese• Garlic powder, pepper• Chopped lettuce• 1 lb Sliced roast beef• 4 WrapsMix first four ingredients in bowl. In wrap add beef, lettuce and spoon in sauce. Wrap up and serve with fresh fruit or chips. ==================================================================================================== SRIMP CREOLE (Not misspelled, this
» Read moreHere’s a great idea from Bill and Harriet on Miss Piggy. A light that comes on when you walk into the head in the dark. Very convenient, and it’s inexpensive too. Can you think of other places a night light might be good to have? I really like having this aboard and so does my wife. The first one here
» Read moreAny motion light can work for this. The idea is to light up intruders in the cockpit, or, as you arrive back at the boat late, to light your way. I find it very nice to have as I pull up to the back of the boat in the dinghy in the pitch dark. We do have a light in
» Read moreParticularly while racing, I like to keep a good multi tool handy. The one I’ve found to be the most useful is the Leatherman Skeletool CX. It’s got a nifty clip built into the handle, so it can clip on to your belt loop. This tool is lighter than most others, (the CX model has carbon fiber and Titanium coating
» Read moreI’ve had people tell me they wished there was a dish drying rack made for sailboats. I love the idea that Hunter sailboats has with the built in dish drying rack. What you are looking for is something small, compact, light weight, and functional. We found ours at an RV store. Take a look at a big RV store like
» Read moreThis is simply a watch with a build in flash light. There are a lot of dark places on a sailboat even during daylight. You would find this handy deep in lockers, under floor boards, under the mattresses, back around the stuffing box and water strainers, and deep in the bottom of the fridge. At night, it can light the
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