Cruising gadgets, knowledge, and ideas for the cruising sailor
Any motion light can work for this. The idea is to light up intruders in the cockpit, or, as you arrive back at the boat late, to light your way. I find it very nice to have as I pull up to the back of the boat in the dinghy in the pitch dark. We do have a light in
» Read moreSecurity Alarm for $10 This is a “pull pin” personal alarm. When the pin is pulled, a 90 dB alarm sounds. It’s loud. I have found these at Lowe’s and Home Depot for about $6. As you can see, there is a key ring attached to the main part, and a small ring with a cord on it attached to
» Read moreDinghy Lock-up Cable – I find that most lock up cables and chains are too short. On a Caribbean island, you may pull your dinghy up on a beach and the nearest tree or objects to lock it to are 15 feet away or more. I have also been annoyed by the dinghy banging the stern of the boat at
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