Security on board, especially when overnighting

[vizwhiz]

Thanks again - more good stuff. It was not my intent to turn this into a political discussion or even one about firearms (I'm on other forums for that! ). I carry because I can, and I have been the victim of an armed home invasion with a few scars...not paranoid now, just realize that stuff like that can happen, and wondered if it can be an issue when, as one of you said, you can't just pick up the phone and dial 911. I figured that as many people as were on here, and as much experience as is represented by you all, there should be a good indication of what the environment is like out there.

I even like the idea of wasp spray...although I would probably reserve that for in a marina slip when the "drunk guy" scenario could happen...anchored anywhere someone has to reach me by boat I would consider intentional.

Sumner, Catigale, Jim and the rest - thanks for all the encouragement - I think I'll start with "happy and ignorant" and go from there...treat it no differently than when I'm tent-camping or road-tripping with my wifey.

Cheers!

[Catigale]

You can scan the cruising blogs for this, but on crossing the Gulfstream with weapons...

Most countries outside of the USA treat handguns and long rifles much more strictly than in the US - in the Bahamas you had better declare all of your weapons and ammo (counted correctly to the last round) or deal with severe penalties, for instance.

[restless]

carriacou..
Restless is headless...
Are you making allegations about nature of the captains log?? souper scouper indeed...
we have a technical bucket when at sea and use the space for foul weather gear and general junk and clutter that you sort of want at hand but don't want to be tripping over. I've found the sink is an excellent place to stow a decent sized cqr anchor. Drop down ikea hanging drawers on the left arranges a multiude of gear and all coats n other hanging things go on the rope. I've got the portaturdie in the shed for when we do inland waterways, but that's not come up yet.
Btw 'crap' in british english also refers to mess of a non-oganic nature.

[The Mutt]

What is the big hose behind the sink for?

Glenn

[restless]

Hi Glen
For those of us in a somewhat damper environment than NSW (where I first sailed.. Dad even did the syd-obart a couple of times including the one that went badly wrong) it can be of major benefit to be able to get warm and dry quickly, especially as we tend to go out for at least a week per launch.
Hence the ducting behind the anchor locker is part of the below, the link gives some more details.

http://www.ironengineer.com/mac/minimod ... eater.html




This is one of my favourite mods... it keeps the admiral peachy, hence I can keep her sailing

[Catigale]

I think that was a favourite mod of most of the Board....

[Retcoastie]

http://www.ironengineer.com/mac/minimod ... eater.html

Did not work for me today. Is there another source?

Ken

[Catigale]

I just taped a copy of Road Soldier's pic with the bag over his head to my companionway door at night....the bad guys took one look and dashed off....

[restless]

oops... sorry 'coastie
the link is http://www.ironengineer.com/mac/minimod ... ating.html

all the other stuff is http://www.ironengineer.com/mac/home

been meaning to do this for a while. Anyone got any thoughts to add to my newbie page?
http://www.ironengineer.com/mac/minimod ... ng/nb.html

Catigale... does your admiral read these posts?? Methinks you could end up in choppy waters...

[Catigale]

Nice website and tips, restless

The Admiral?? She put me on to the peaches......

[The Mutt]

Where have you installed the gas detector on your boat restless?

Glenn

[restless]

next to the thermostat...
I've got another one to go in with a double remote probe that I'll position deeper when I finalise some of the other installations. We don't use the rear as a berth since sorting the front end out. This detector will actually become the backup.

[jschrade]

I luv a drama!

Jim

[ROAD Soldier]

I just taped a copy of Road Soldier's pic with the bag over his head to my companionway door at night....the bad guys took one look and dashed off....

Or better yet buy one RBOW (Redneck Bag Of Wonders) from me for small nominal fee of $999.00 USD. Each one comes with complete instructions:
Step one when awaken by burglar noise put bag on head.
Step two use one of the following lines depending on set up time constraints.
A. Hay get your own boat to pillage this one is taken.
B. Look honey we got another fine cute young thing to squeal like a pig.
C. If time permits start up a chain saw and have you wife start screaming while wailing ketchup around.
If you think $999.00 is to pricey I have to ask how much is you family worth, and piece on mind, or is that lost you mind, where did I put that thing?

[kmclemore]

Personally, I don't carry a gun or a knife on board. Your average goof has already worked out how to react to either of those. I carry a hatchet... you come out flailing that around and screaming like a loony and the goof has NO idea how to handle it!

.....Here's... Johnny!!