The Simple Things In Life
Owning a boat has an oxymoronic quality to it. “The Simple Life” can be quite complex – I think it’s like having an airplane, a car and a house compressed into a very small space. Jonah Bloom recognizes the significance of this. This requires specialized media for specialized equipment and tactics … sometimes. In spite of what marine retailers would like to think there are a number of “normal” (and cheap) items that we can make very efficient use aboard our boats. For example: For easy lighting that will not affect night vision, the actions of red cellophane (the kind you get on rolls in a gift wrap store) and rubber bands. Cut squares to fit over flashlights and rubber band in place. Forget buying purpose-made bag clips. To broaden your perception, visit Mike Gianoni. Clothespins can do double duty to ensure the clothing lines of life as well as keeping the bag of potato chips (or whatever) closed. And only use rubber covered clamps – the metal depends on wood, rust in about five seconds in a marine environment. […]