Boat Hacks: Simple Liveaboard and Cruising Strategies! | Sailing Wisdom Ep 50

Maddie and Herby demonstrate small things that make a BIG difference for them as both liveaboards and cruisers.

[josephmilos-kykp]

Just love your videos, thank you. I go through a lot of videos in search of the most logical solutions to maintaining the boat, And your channel has been a go to. I prefer to work with things things that are simple and practical rather than expensive and proprietary. I’ve learned a lot from this channel and appreciate your authenticity. Thanks!

[jeremybogan]

I just found your vids here and love them. Its nice to see the rigging side of cruising videos instead of the over produced vacation infomercials

[sharonatkinson]

Like your suggestions. Have many already. Would add faucet flow restrictor.

[richardbohlingsr]

TFS Your getting a good handle on storing things on board and still available when needed. The only negative is that it's still a tiny house and it gets close when your stuck in the salon during bad weather. Aside from not having a/c on board, you look comfortable and well adjusted to you life style. Happy sailing.

[HansQuistorff]

Suggestion for your bottle garden: If you make them with the neck down and the bottom of the bottle cut off to make a water reservoir place a rag in the neck of the bottle to act as a wick to draw water up into the soil. You can even go automated by connecting the reservoirs with drip tube from a larger reservoir.

[arthurkettle]

Just discovered your channel ....so much practical and cool information your accents forward to working my way through the videos

[sailingikaika]

Schipperke, the most perfect sailboat breed. No tail, 10 lbs. the balancing ability of a cat, can climb rope ladders, and swim ladders with ease, excellent ratter, great swimmer. Huge guardian instinct, will warn you before someone approaches your boat and aggressive enough to nip heels and legs, if he thinks you’re threatened. Plus ultra loyal to the whole family, but no one else . Tolerant of friendly strangers. RIP Black Jack, the sweetest, saltiest dog ever.

[melinda]

My favorite! DYI, how to, video's! Thanks guys!! I know someone else that has there lines(rigging) in Denema(forgot how to spell) . Just saw my post from 2 yrs ago (that's what it stated). Take care have fun! 🙏⛵️❤️❤️🇺🇸⛵️🤙👍🍻

[TonyAnschutz]

Excellent hints. I love these kind of things. YOu should put a vid out with some of the things people post here that you try out and like.
ON my boat I used the tender hanging from davits as a rain catcher. My solor panels were on top and drained mostly into the dingy also. I found a fitting that went into the outside of the drain plug hole and attached a garden hose. I ran the other end of that hose into a bucket or 2 and collected the rain water. Helpful if the dingy floor is clean of course.

[jeffdurden]

Great video. Really liked the solar lanterns off the bow and stern for anchor. I keep 4 or 5 Dollar Store sticky lights (with one painted red, one green) in a heavy ziplock with fresh batteries. They make good emergency running and cabin lights.

[It-b-Blair]

“Because the flies will come to the fruit... and then they *die* “😳😜😂😂😂😂😂 immediately smashed like

[Dorfl]

Great video .. Im first time sailor with first boat ... need all the tips I can get

[Estm]

Hey rigging doctor ! Great video, thanks for sharing !
problem with blinking lights at anchor : white blinking has a meaning at sea, and it's not "anchored boat " !
As somebody else mentioned it can be a person who is in danger and asking for assistance, but more frequently it's just a cardinal mark indicating safe water to the north of it.
You have two and a hazard wouldn't be marked with two buoys. But around here (in France), when there is a new danger, like a recent wreck that doesn't have it's permanent mark yet, it can be indicated by two identical buoys, cardinal or lateral or isolated danger.
Now I know that they're placed low over the surface and it's unlikely that someone will misinterpret your bow and stern lights for a cardinal or a person in need of assistance, but what if it happens ? I think it can create confusion, especially if many boats start showing blinking lights all night !
It also breaks the rules or maritime signalization, and here in France it's liable of a pretty heavy fine if an official vessel comes around and decides to enforce the law.
In my opinion, you should have permanent white directional decklights on your boat, for instance over the cockpit. They provide light at anchor when you're hanging out in the cockpit, and they light the deck which makes it very clear that there's a boat and what shape it has.
They are also specifically allowed in the colregs 72, rule 30 paragraph c. It's even mandatory for vessels with hull length exceding 100m.
Fair winds and safe journey,
B

[owlnationlegal]

I made a wind gen rig for my 40ft ketch for $100 (less) Carved my own blade...DIY 5-25 amps using a treadmill motor 130vdc 3200 RPM easily makes 13 volts plus at 300 RPM, and they spin 300-1000 RPM, pumping bats 3-5 times faster than a solar rig. Class is at Wind Gen Zen (c0m)

[markmahan]

Yes, I have something that I have on my sailboat that I use constantly. Plastic trays! I have eight of them that I bought at Big Lots a few years ago, I use them to serve meals mostly. Guests take a tray with a loaded plate on it and find a place to get comfy to eat their meal, they're great! They're large enough to hold a plate, silverware, drink, and a napkin. My trays stack together nicely and take up very little room, I keep them behind the cushions in the saloon, you would never know they were there unless you knew they were there. My guests even know to get their tray ready when it's time to eat. I love 'em, makes entertaining easier, and I even use one when I'm alone. So go gecha some trays!

[WildlyIntrepid]

Great tips. We learned quite a few things like your mildew solution.

[terpu]

How do you keep bugs from getting inside with the scoop? How do you take car of the dogs needs?

[dianesilas]

What is it like sailing with your conure? I have an african grey that i was hoping would be my sailing buddy....Thank you for your tips and tricks. These are very helpful.

[franksespool]

Good stuff, I have a ice shack, gatta keep everything off the floor/ tables, manage air flow

[merlinbroaddus]

Great Hacks! Thank you. I dream of the day I can ditch Colorado for the ocean. Beautiful Green Conure. May I ask how do you keep him/her from flying?