Safety & Comfort Hacks for Life Aboard a Cruising Boat
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- Sometimes it’s the little things that make a BIG difference for life on board a cruising boat like Clarity. This week give you nineteen easy ideas that won’t cost much either. Most of these solved major issues we’ve had in the past.
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Get Her on Board is about getting that significant other to buy into this cruising nonsense. People seem to like it. All proceeds go to our dog Sugar.
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Live on the Margin is about making money on the go trading stocks and options. I co-wrote it with Pat Schulte of Bumfuzzle. People seem to like that one too. All proceeds donated to our boat.
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Audiobooks:
Bumfuzzle - Just out Looking for Pirates.
You know these guys, and now you know me, so have a listen.
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Bound for Distant Seas, by James Baldwin
James is the real deal and this his story of adventure aboard a small, simple boat.
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Securing the dingy
If you're going to use two securing lines, I'd advise securing to two different locations for redundancy.
I can't put my finger on EXACTLY what it is, but you two seem like genuinely good, happy people. Salt of the earth.
Thanks for lifting my mood this afternoon.
Wow, thanks Chris. mom always said just be yourself....mom is always right!
From my observation it is the fact that they work at practicing Gratitude! I also love how informational their videos are too.
...That's because - That is exactly who they are!...
Amen to that. I concur.
Hi guys, love your show. One trick I learned is to put those little floats on important things like keys.
Hi guys, love your show. One trick I learned is to put those little floats on important things like keys.
‘Here on Clarity we don’t worry about security much.....”. -Ah yes. I can tell by the amount of easily accessible knives you have on deck ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Best hack i've seen for the through hole plugs (per sailing lady K) is to keep them tethered at every through hole so it is always right there in an emergency.
Also, when I was in the Navy, we ate off of plastic cafeteria trays. In heavy seas, place an unfolded napkin on the table, add a few drops of whatever you are drinking to it, and set your tray on top of it. No more sliding around.
That's neat lol, like the opposite of the salt on the napkin to keep your drink from sticking to it.
Johnson's Baby Shampoo for your masks. "No more tears" It will never irritate your eyes like some dish soaps can. When we have guests on our boat and several are snorkeling, we have a 5 gallon bucket half filled with fresh water with a squeeze of Johnson's Baby Shampoo. When people come back on board the masks and snorkels go in the bucket. Minimizes clutter, or lost masks, and they are ready to go at the next stop.
I love it!
That's soooooo cool!!!! Great hack!!!!
Avon bubble bath works great for that too and it’s amazing on wood floors or any floor! A tiny bit goes a long way!
We use dilute baby shampoo in a spray bottle for our goggles and masks too. Always works.
@@TheOKellys NASA switched to Johnson's Baby Shampoo for the EVA suit visors after Chris Hadfield was blinded while outside the ISS by the antifog that they were using at the time. He tells the story here: th-cam.com/video/Zo62S0ulqhA/w-d-xo.html
Corrosion tip for your fishing lures - spray them with cooking spray/Pam etc. Won't rust and it won't run the fish off like petroleum based products. Thanks for sharing your tips and keep up the great channel!
Good idea. That’s a reel (pun, lol) problem on our fishing gear. That, and it doesn’t seem to get used properly. Operator error there!
I love this hack!
@@TheOKellys A little of that WD-40 on your lure will actually attract fish. I watched an "old guy" give his lure a little squirt before each cast. He was the only one catching fish that day. I tried it somewhere else and it worked. I never made a practice of it because Gulp products came around shortly thereafter.
@@tomd.3082 WD40 actually is made from fish oils.
Hack, As a white water kayaker, adopting a paddleboard stroke. its called a J stroke, as you stroke down the side of your paddleboard and when you come to the end of your stroke, turn the blade outwards to form a rudder, hold it there a little longer, this realigns your board as the beginning stroke slowly turns the boat, so you do not need to constantly swop from side to side with the paddle, also use your hips and back muscles to follow thus saving your arm as you can semi-lock your arm if hips and back rotate :)
Some things I have done with cable ties over the years: Buy black cable ties when possible. They are generally more sunlight resistant. And, don't be afraid to use a tie that is too long, and feel you have to cut it off. Go around whatever you are securing more than once. When it has to come off, cut it where it goes into the slot, shove out the little piece, and you can use the cable tie again. If you do want to remove the tail, twist it off with a pair of vicegrips. Leaves no sharp end.
I love a specific number of hacks!!! I always get excited for a new O’Kelly video!!!!
Awwwwww! Thanks!
Keeping track of the power on board can be confusing. Guests and children have a natural curiosity and may disturb the panel. Use dots from and office supplies store to mark circuit breakers for status. A dot next to a breaker indicating that is should be on when underway. I did my panels (220/110/24&12 volt) and reviewed them with Diane so she can know in a glance what needs to be on to run the boat in an emergency. 👌
That’s awesome. Great idea.
@@TheOKellys ...wouldn't a DAY GLO COLOR THAT IS GLO IN THE DARK nail polish also be ''effective'' way of marking ''normal op position'' ????? maybe not nail polish with acetone and all that nasty stuff... but a dayglo flourescent heavy paint dot... I think would be slightly better than a stikum dot, ?????
and a not so DAY GLO color for ''in port'' settings ...I don'tknow it just seemed sensable
We used retro-reflective tape on power panels in the submarine. I have reflective tape on the latch to my power panels to find them in the dark.
Once again the O'Kelly's deliver. Always informative, accurate and tested information that is so usefull to those sailing and those planning on sailing. Thanks a ton for that.
Thank you for fantastic demonstration
Porta-Patch from WALEX. It's a instant fiberglass repair, no mixing, no mess. Just open the package and cut it to the size you need and apply. I have used it and it works great. Another Great Video!
Does it work underwater as well?
Thanks for another terrific video - just added another 3 items to the boat to-do list! Really appreciate the practical information you both share in such an enjoyable format. Safe sailing!
Great info as always! Always happy to see you here.
You two are the voice of experience in boating. Well done, of course!😁💥
Hack #1: watch the O’Kelly’s! Can’t wait till we sail round the world too...it will happen. In the meantime, it’s fun to learn about all things sailing. Great work!
Awwwww, thanks!
3:00 knucklebump for Top Gun!!! Best movie ever!!!
Hack heaven!!! Cheers guys - very informative AND entertaining! be happy, from NS
Brilliant you guys, super helpful to people curious about the liveaboard life!
Saliva is a great defogger and you always have it with you.
Good to see you guy this week hope you have made it back to your home port now. those are some great tips you all gave i really liked the one about the shelving mat. you all have a wonderful week
Your music is perfection.
I love you guys. This video was a pleasure to watch... seems like you had fun making it as well. thanks for sharing.
These aren't hacks, these are mostly how to make it home by using wisdom. Hacks are usually gimmicks that don't actually change anything. Thankyou for the tips
Super good, thanks guys for a greatly informative and fun package.
Thank you, I learn something new every time I watch your videos.
Thank you for the Hacks. I'm going to put a few to good use. Happy Sailing...
That video about boating etiquette was fantastic. Your videos are so easy to watch, so thank you.
Ingenious.....one of the best compendium.... Thx.guys....
Loved the hacks - great episode
Thank you Charlotte!
What a Lovely Couple.... thanks for sharing your knowledge
Love you guys. Great video
as always another great video to help us prep for our retirement plan ;). thanks a bunch stay safe
Our two favorite hacks for the boat - 1. to save water, we use a spray bottle to spritz off the soap when doing dishes, uses way less than just rinse under a faucet. 2. I highly recommend ear plugs when wanting to sleep. You might think you wouldn't hear someone or something, but you're wrong. Helps with a restful sleep while underway or at anchor with howling winds.
We use the spritz bottle with slightly soapy water, because we find (and so did Dawn apparently😂) that we use way less soap, and just a spritz of soapy water is all it takes to cut through grease. Then a spritz for rinse water is a great idea that I’m swiping now!
You guys are so well organised..amazing.
didn’t even know there was something existing like “spare air”. That’s a really cool hack, especially when you’ve got to clear the prop or the bow thruster... 🙏😉
Here’s a couple more ideas.
1) To avoid losing ALL your electronics from a lightning strike we put a handheld GPS and VHF inside the microwave. It’s a perfect faraday cage. The regular oven is a possible second choice but the microwave is a better bet.
2) I can’t count the number of times I use my pocket flashlight everyday. It’s not something you think about but once you start carrying one you’ll be amazed how often you use the thing everyday.
3) When coming into a marina for the first time I always tie up at the fuel dock first if they have one. Even if I only take on a few gallons. First it’s usually the easiest dock to get in and out of. Second while you’re there you can walk over and inspect the slip they want to put you in. This practice has saved us $$$$ in damage twice when we turned down slips that weren’t safe for a mono sailboat to get into.
Great video guys. Your advice on WD 40 is spot on. But you might want to mention the stuff will displace water which is handy.
Good tips! Thanks for sharing Roger!
Great job guys knowledgeable and entertaining
Great video! I love your content! Keep up the great work!
Really enjoying your videos. Good info for us weekend warriors too!
Great ideas. Thank you!
Great video & informative as always
These are great tips, thanks for sharing!
Great advice and attitude!
Excellent video (as always) A cleaning tip I got from a boat hostess who also works in a five star hotel and has 5 minutes per room to clean is: one cleaner for all surfaces , and that is dish washing liquid. On everything. It is especially good for cleaning stainless steel (makes sense as it cleans cutlery).
Really.... interesting. Thank you!
Black Duck I use dawn or palmolive, diluted with water, in a spray bottle. It works wonders on countertops and my flat top electric stove. Also good for stainless steel appliances.
Love the Knife hack!! So smart 👍🏻
Great tips, thanx.
Awesome video! Thanks
I am really enjoying both of you.
Good stuff guys... Thanks for the tips
Thanks! Learned some things
Very nice presentation Relaxing and low stress THX
Love your boat hacks, enjoyed your info commercial. Need more of those!! Megan is a natural!! I will be working on many of these on our boat. Thank you
Thank you so much Connie! We had so much fun making that infomercial 🤣🤣. Glad you found some useful hacks for your boat!
Thank You!
Thanks, great ideas!
Thanks for the tips! I love them all, but particularly the TV in Bed and the Phifertex from Sailrite :)
I've learned alot from this! Really greatful for this video !! thanks alot
Thanks Nick & Megan. Great tips!
Thanks Jamie!
you really have some great hacks......thankyou for sharing
good info on the phifertex! thanks!
Thanks guys as a retiring guy looking to liveaboard there are some really good tips here.
Thanks for the tips!
You guys really are the best. Love your videos. Can't wait to reach my cruising dream one day.
Don’t wait! See you out there!
Great hacks guys. Like 👍so much wanting more. Thanks.
Love the video!! thanks for sharing this ⛵️💕🙏🏻
"Losing your dinghy" sounds VERY personal! 🤣🤣🤣
I'm always impressed by what a great team you two are. Wonderful!
Great vid on your tips. Thank you! Like you, I’m always willing to learn. Cheers ☕️
Love the hatch covers.
This is good stuff. I can't wait till I'm making my own list of everyday live-aboard hacks :^D
See you out there
@@TheOKellys ?moo
Cool hacks and as always very entertaining vid!
Great channel...keep it up guys!
You guys should do a video on the mini scuba tank couple of the reviews I seen they don't last five minutes and very difficult to refill
most excellent & helpful video ! hi from Toronto, Canada
Great video I have a lot of new ideas now
12:35 "resisto roofing membrane" extremely sticky and strong thing for emergency patching (hull, dinghy,sail,) especially when you preheat surface.
i even patched car tire with side hole.
Loved the hacks!
Thanks for lifting my mood
Aww you’re welcome so happy we could do that for you! Thanks for watching and sending a note.
another great video!!
nice input ~ thank you
The best hack of all....always willing to learn. Great advice at the end of the video, Nick! Fair winds you two. ;-)
Exactly Rusty, so fun to learn. Thanks for your note, hope you’re doing well.
Thank you! I need to go watch your seeing video 😎
Great inspiration 👍🙏
great tips!
I bag my prop when staying more than a few weeks at an anchorage or dock to stop growth on it. Sew from cheap plastic tarp (dark colors better to stop algae growth) with hole for shaft and slit at end and down to shaft hole. Sew on magnetic strips to close it along these slits. Put grommet in end opposite the magnetically closed slits with line that goes up to the engine shift lever. This reminds you that you only need to pull the line to remove the bag before using the engine. Dive on the prop and place the bag over it with magnetic strips facing aft to close the bag and bring the line up to the throttle. Simple, effective, and safely removed it needed. Let me know if you want a photo.
Thanks Harry, that is a great tip, I think I'll make some!
Great idea Harry. Thanks for sharing.
Tying up the dinghy was the best hack in my opinion 👍
Good tips. I just learned that the WD in WD-40 means Water Displacement. It was made for this purpose for rockets. It's also the best cleaner/prep for 'dry erase marker board' coating (I've tried them all including products made specifically for this - nothing works as well as WD-40.) I use it on my whiteboards at home and for the formica backs to the head doors on my boat which I use for To Do lists.
Those floor fans: wire a furnace filter any way you can to the back of the floor fan; turns it into an air filter and keeps the blades clean. 'wire any way you can' ? yep. A couple of years ago I made some temporary hack to the one still sitting on the floor of my office - it worked, I never bothered to 'upgrade' it.
The bike lock for the dinghy is a good idea. I never knew they came 12' long. My best security is at work when someone says, "You don't need to do that - here." This is a 'No one can out run a bear" situation. No bike lock or cable can hold up to good bolt cutters. I just need to be a bit faster than someone else, or have slightly more security than other dinghies.
Great and fun watching video...all your hacks are BRILLIANT
Thanks!
@@TheOKellys Very welcome
Good job guys.....
Excellent!
Great episode, great ideas. One product I'd recommend as backup for repairs is "J-B Weld." It's a heavy-duty metallic epoxy compound that sets up literally as strong as steel for structural repairs. It's slower to cure, but obscenely tough.
Yes, awesome stuff. Maybe I do a video just on all the adhesives and sealants on board.
👍 very nice info ! Thank you
Good job guyz. ..I miss you.
Nice video. I’ve found the Yamashield Rust and Corrosion Protectant to be THE best protectant out there and can also be layered depending on the type of water and conditions one finds themselves. I use it on everything outside metal including the anchor and it doesn’t discolor. It’s more expensive than WD40 but it’s worth it and lasts a long time.
Simply awesome....
drille already offered the hack of your hack I thought of while watching. Great tips! I spy with my little eye the Cape Lookout lighthouse in the background
Always tie a lanyard with a clip to all your tools, spot lights, fishing rods, etc
@Agent J I should have in idiot line for my cell phone and wallet. Actually, I should have an idiot line for the pens on my desk!
...some (A LENGTH OF) ''string/twine'' with 2 small rare earth magnets on each end???? (so you don't have to WIRE UP all your tools) ????????????? make 5 or 6 of them, wind them up and stick them on a bar in the engine compartment??? and inside one of the cabnits with a few others stratigically placed in other places you may be using a tool???
Nice hacks, thanks.