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Thoughts on evaluating and preparing your boat for offshore passages, including stowage, sea berths, the ability to move easily when the boat is heeled and bouncing, and other matters.
[SailNet]
Detailed tour through the author′s 39-foot sloop with lots of ideas for serious cruising, including stowage, access, and hardware.
[Cruising World, June 2000]
The authors stow lots of stuff - and even find it easily too! Here′s their system, along with a long list of tips for specific items and spaces.
[SailNet, 15 August 1999]
Directions for making a bag with clear vinyl pickets to attach to the inside of a locker door or any solid surface on the boat.
[Sail Jazz, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA]
This Pearson 26 owner describes a variety of DIY projects he has completed to open up additional stowage space on his small cruiser. Photos, drawings, and instructions.
[Pyxis, Pearson 26, USA]
A man who goes cruising in a 20-footer details his packing methods. They can be applied to any cruiser where stowage is scarce and sometimes wet.
[Ultimate 20 Class Association, Huntersville, NC, USA]
Photos of a project to make storage compartments from unused bulkhead space aboard a C&C 27.
[C&C Sailing Association Northeast, London, ON, Canada]
8 waterproof cases - for storing electronics, documents, first aid items, etc. - from Plano, Zero Halliburton, Otter, Pelican, Underwater Kinetics and MTM Case-Gard are tested and ranked. 5 pages with photos, specs and test results, and vendor list.
[Practical Sailor, 15 April 2002]
Watertight plastic cases with foam inserts to protect valuables and breakables from weather and shock. Many sizes and configurations.
[Pelican Products, Inc., Torrance, CA, USA]
Self-adhesive, vinyl labels can organize your boat and make it safer, especially for new or forgetful crew. Label sets to mark spars, control lines and cleats, tanks, thru-hulls, stowage, plumbing, engine and electrical, and instruments.
[Forespar Products Corporation, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA]Few production boats are designed for storing lots of stuff. Most cruisers are day or weekend sailors, forever remaining in sight of a shore, marina and grocery store.
Marianne B. Scott
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