"There are some things you should know about those people standing by on shore to assist you? they may or may not know what they're doing."
Michelle Potter
Docks and Docking Skills
The complete galley needs a good Layout, Refrigeration, Sinks and Hot Water System, Stoves and Gas Storage, Appliances and equipment for Fire Prevention.
Cruisers travel on their stomachs. Seagoing Recipes, Menus and Provisions, Cookware and Servingware, Food Storage and Containers. And how about Fishing for your dinner?
The head can be a complex place. Marine Toilets, Plumbing, Holding Tanks and Pump-Outs, Showers, Hot Water, maybe even a Laundry.
A good night's rest, especially at sea in rough weather, depends on well-designed Berths and Bedding.
Oil Lamps may be mostly for decoration today, but natural lighting from Hatches and Ports, and proper Cabin Lighting and Emergency Lighting provide many choices today.
Today's cruising yacht doesn?t seem complete without Computers, a Sound System, TV, Video and Radio and other entertainment options on board.
There's never enough Stowage space on a cruising boat, but there are lots of tricks and Containers to make the most of what you have.
The Décor of a boat's interior, particularly its Furniture, Cushions and Upholstery, Cabin Sole, Decorative Items like Barometers and Clocks can create a pleasant feeling, but require some Cleaning and Protection.