Small purchases that make a difference

c-ness

I was reviewing what we spent on boat items this season (a fair amount I must admit). Some were big ticket items but many were smaller goodies that I thought would make a difference...but did not. Yet two items stood out that I think have made being on the boat more enjoyable and both for under $50.00. The first is a spinner knob for the steering wheel. This has made docking and close quarter maneuvers so much easier. I wouldn't have thought that it could make such a difference. The second is part of a carpenter's belt that I glued to the inside of the cabin door. I stick all of my most used tools there and never have to go searching through a box tucked under a seat. Just reach over and grab a knife or a pair of pliers or a screwdriver.

Anybody else have small items that make a difference?

BrentB · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:28 pm Post subject:

Navionics maps apps.

portable battery jumper for car and boat.

wapiti · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:17 pm Post subject:

Remote throttle control for kicker
Navionics I-Pad app
Ram mount for I-Pad

Captains Cat · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:48 pm Post subject:

Bob Austin's TomCat, THATAWAY.... Laughing

Oh wait, you said small purchases... Rolling Eyes

Charlie

cruiserlessvinny · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:01 am Post subject: spinner knob

Where was a spinner-knob found for under $50?

CV

Sea Wolf · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:19 am Post subject: Re: spinner knob

dotnmarty · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:38 am Post subject:

I got one for about $10 at a John Deere store.

lloyds · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:41 am Post subject:

more cleats mounted inside cockpit for fenders. Rear ones are poor location for fender mounting

teflonmom

A small handle with two suction cups. Stick it fast to the boat if you want to scrub the water line slime in deep water. About $10.00 at West Marine.

Dora~Jean · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:14 pm Post subject:

3 windshield wiper switches, 1 for each wiper (I added a 3rd center window wiper), plus 2 switches on the passenger side. Also a 12V receptacle in the cockpit, use it all the time for inflating or at night for a hand-held light to see the fish below the boat.

joefish · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:13 pm Post subject:

Zep Heavy-Duty Citrus Degreaser -- esp. good for cleaning black streaks on the white fiberglass above the rub rail and the transome well when it gets a greasy film on it. Keeps the white of your boat white. Smells good and is water soluble so it washes right off. Thumbs Up

Captains Cat · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:24 pm Post subject:

localboy · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 2:37 pm Post subject:

I mentioned it before so; it's $5 extension cord reels for my crab pot lines.

Will-C

a tube of any brand chap stick, stick it into the female snaps of your canvas items such as camper tops, window covers, etc prevents corrosion and lubes up the little spring ring inside.
A small container of vasoline for bases on light buls to prevent corrosion and aid in removal of the bulbs on your trailer lights if you have not switched to LED lights.
D.D.

chromer · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:00 pm Post subject:

Apple IOS 5.