Why Didn't I Think of That?
1st Edition
0070532214
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9780070532212
© 1997 | Published: April 1, 1997
Cruising on a small boat is a continuous learning experience. Sometimes you discover answers on your own, but more often the best lessons come from casual conversations with other cruisers. Why Didn't I Think of That? brings together the lessons lear…
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Introduction
Above Deck
Cockpits
Equipment
Gadgets: Exterior
Masts and Rigging
Sail Plan
Weather Protection
Below Deck
Bugs and Vermin
Decor and Decoration
Gadgets: Interior
Heads
Heating and Cooling
Mildew and Mold
Miscellany
Odors
Screens
Stowage
Ventilation
Cruising and Seamanship
Advice: General
Anchors and Anchoring
Caribbean Boat Boys
Communications
Dinghies
Diving and Snorkeling
Docking and Marinas
Fuel
Navigation and Piloting
Offshore Sailing
Safety
Security
Travel Ashore
Visiting Other Countries
Water Supply
Weather
Food
Cooking and Food Preparation
Fishing
Galley
Provisioning
Refrigeration: Doing Without
Refrigeration: Electrical/Mechanical
Refrigeration: General
Refrigeration: Iceboxes
Stoves
Stowage
Life Afloat
Children
Clothing
Entertainment
Guests
Laundry
Medical
Money: Costs and Budgets
Money: Earning While Cruising
Money Management
Pets
Useful Products
Maintenance
Backup Equipment
Engines
Exterior
Miscellaneous Maintenance
Sail Care
Sewing and Sewing Machines
Sinking Prevention
Spare Parts
Tools
Major Equipment and Systems
Bilge Pumps
Diesel Engines
Electrical Systems
Electronic Equipment
Exhaust Systems
Fuel and Water Tanks
Generators and Solar Panels
Lightning Protection
Lights and Lighting
Outboard Motors
Steering Devices
Appendix: Contributing Cruisers
Index
Tip Search!
Cruising on a small boat is a continuous learning experience. Sometimes you discover answers on your own, but more often the best lessons come from casual conversations with other cruisers. Why Didn't I Think of That? brings together the lessons learned, the tested advice, and the ingenious solutions of more than 200 sailors from around the world. Here you'll find nearly 1,200 tips on everything from anchors to bilge pumps, refrigeration to communication, food preparation to handy gadgets, finding just the right tool to weathering the weather, and cruising with children to making your boat a secure and comfortable home. Whether you're new to cruising or a full-time liveaboard, this book belongs on board.