As we cruised, Dave and I kept finding simple ways to solve common problems cheaply. This is my manuscript detailing several of those, which was published in Cruising World in January 2009 as “Keep It Quick, Cheap and Simple.”
All are under $5, quick and easy to implement, not specific to one type of boat and address issues faced by numerous boaters — from weekenders to around-the-world voyagers. Â Included topics (some of these I’ve made into longer articles and where that’s the case, I’ve linked to the full article):
- Keeping Band-Aids On
- Keep Sealants Fresh
- Before Moving Boat Checklist
- Carrying Boat Cards in the Dinghy
- Emergency Info
- Safe Heading Out
- A Clog-Free Head
- Normal Operation Marks
- Water Vent Screens
- Slotted Zinc Screw
- plus 5 more tips from friends
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Here’s your “Quick Start” to everything you need to know when living on a boat:
Al Felker says
Very helpful tips. Thanks for resharing. Is that a word? Anyway, the most helpful one for me was the line rubbing noise. I have been using dish soap for the fenders and lines all these years.
The Boat Galley says
When there’s a lot of surge, it’s amazing how LOUD it gets!
Little Cunning Plan says
Love these helpful hints!