Knee pads for boat work are a worthwhile investment. After all, boat repairs (and even storage) often involves spending time on your hands and knees. And whether your decks are fiberglass or teak, it will start to hurt. Here’s one easy way to protect your knees.
Summary
When we bought our first cruising boat, we were surprised to find basketball knee pads in a locker. But it didn’t take long before we saw the need for knee protection.
Changing the oil, protecting the teak, working on the engine, putting away canned goods–they all required kneeling on a hard floor. But the basketball pads we got from the previous owner were a poor fit. Eventually, we found a perfect substitute. They didn’t shift around, provided good cushioning,
Sure, you can use a pad or a scrap of carpet. But we found the pads we bought were superior.
To learn more about the features of the perfect knee pads for boat work, listen to the full podcast. Or check out How to Save Your Knees When Doing Boat Projects.
Links:
Non-Marking Knee Pads (Amazon)
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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig
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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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