TWL: Amenities
12/9/99
I am seriously looking at a new 37' Nordic Tug and have learned a lot from
the members of this list relative to boat performance, seaworthiness, and the
like. Thank you very much.
Now I would appreciate any comments by list members on the types of amenities
they are really glad they have in their boats or that they wish they had, or
could do without.
I'm talking about things like window blinds, porcelain vs stainless steel
sinks, fabrics, washer/dryer units, fitted bed sheets, etc .... those things
that make living aboard easier or more enjoyable.
Thanks for your help,
Don George
Michigan
Well, my Significant Other, and partner in this live-a-board thing pines for
a washer/dryer unit. But, we had draw the line at the dishwasher - just not
enough room!
Mick (& Laurelyn)
The Salty Dog - Krogen Manatee
Port of San Francisco
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From: DMgeorge@aol.com
To: trawler-world-list@samurai.com
Cc: CallRonnie@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 7:49 AM
Subject: TWL: Amenities
12/9/99
I am seriously looking at a new 37' Nordic Tug and have learned a lot
from
the members of this list relative to boat performance, seaworthiness, and
the
like. Thank you very much.
Now I would appreciate any comments by list members on the types of
amenities
they are really glad they have in their boats or that they wish they had,
or
could do without.
I'm talking about things like window blinds, porcelain vs stainless steel
sinks, fabrics, washer/dryer units, fitted bed sheets, etc .... those
things
that make living aboard easier or more enjoyable.
Thanks for your help,
Don George
Michigan
----- Original Message ----- >
I would appreciate any comments by list members on the types of amenities
they are really glad they have in their boats or that they wish they had,
or
could do without.
I'm talking about things like window blinds, porcelain vs stainless steel
sinks, fabrics, washer/dryer units, fitted bed sheets, etc .... those
things
that make living aboard easier or more enjoyable.
Thanks for your help,
Don George
Michigan
Don-
Interesting question...
Here's my input for a liveaboard trawler:
-
Comfortable chairs for the crew!
Your boat should have room for comfortable seating for reading, relaxing,
listening to music, watching videos, etc.
So many of the boats we see fill all available cabin space with built-in
seating. It looks good and saves space, but
is seldom truly comfortable for a liveaboard. (Imagine not having a single
comfy place to sit in your entire house!) We
have a pair of the swedish EKORNES recliners w/ footstools. They're great.
We use them in our cottage when the boat
is in winter storage. -
Storage space!
It makes life so much easier to keep things shipshape...saves time cleaning
up clutter...keeps you from slipping &
tripping over things. -
A window treatment for privacy at a dock!
Anything can do the trick, but you'll want to avoid the fishbowl feeling. -
We covet fitted bedsheets, but so far haven't splurged to buy them.
When I change the sheets on our irregularly shaped master berth, I wrestle
for five minutes with elastic garter belts. -
Washer/Dryer!
It takes a lot of space...but it saves so much laundromat time when
cruising. -
Crockpot slow cooker!
Great for cooking underway.
I'm sure I'll think of others after I hit the send button.
Craig Mudge
Krogen-42 "Integrity"
Portland, Maine
Don,
As a die hard liveaboard I would say that a clothes washer/dryer has been
the best appliance I have purchased for my vessel and one I could not do
without now.
You mentioned sinks, I have had both stainless steel and porcelian and
would go for stainless steel everytime, they are strong, easy to clean and
will not crack or chip like porcelian.
Martin Chinery (HLD Compass Rose) River Medway, Kent. England
----- Original Message -----
From: DMgeorge@aol.com
To: trawler-world-list@samurai.com
Cc: CallRonnie@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 3:49 PM
Subject: TWL: Amenities
12/9/99
I am seriously looking at a new 37' Nordic Tug and have learned a lot
from
the members of this list relative to boat performance, seaworthiness, and
the
like. Thank you very much.
Now I would appreciate any comments by list members on the types of
amenities
they are really glad they have in their boats or that they wish they had,
or
could do without.
I'm talking about things like window blinds, porcelain vs stainless steel
sinks, fabrics, washer/dryer units, fitted bed sheets, etc .... those
things
that make living aboard easier or more enjoyable.
Thanks for your help,
Don George
Michigan
Don,
Three key items come to mind:
-
A coil spring mattress. We bought an queen size, adjustable bed, coil
spring mattress, folded it in two to get in into the aft cabin, then
unfolded it. If the bunk is not an a standard size there are several
sources for custom made coil spring mattresses. -
Comfortable swivel rockers. Built-in furniture is seldom comfortable, we
have two swivel rockers. -
A free -standing diesel heater. Although we have a diesel hot air
furnace we are currently adding a free standing heater to enjoy the
continuos warmth that so many of our friends enjoy.
Regards,
George Brooks
Nereid_V 1981 45' CHB Tri-cabin http://Nereid_V.tripod.com/
La Conner, WA ( ten miles from the Nordic factory)
gbrooks@ncia.com
Now I would appreciate any comments by list members on the types of
amenities
they are really glad they have in their boats or that they wish they had,
or
I really love the washer and dryer, wish I had Vacuflush heads but if not I
think electric heads are a minimum, couldn't live without the microwave and
the large refer and freezer with ice maker. I would also consider a trash
compactor on my next boat and I would not consider a living aboard without
window blinds or curtains in the salon and staterooms if needed for privacy.
Good lamps for reading and comfortable seating for lounging are also tops on
my list for living aboard as well as a spot for doing office work.
Michael Elliott
Salty dog
Krogen 42
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Now I would appreciate any comments by list members on the types of
amenities
they are really glad they have in their boats or that they wish they had,
or
could do without.
I'm talking about things like window blinds, porcelain vs stainless steel
sinks, fabrics, washer/dryer units, fitted bed sheets, etc .... those
things
that make living aboard easier or more enjoyable.
Hi Michael -
I'll trade you a Vacuflush system and a first-round draft pick for the
washer/dryer. Of course the Krogen 42 would have to come along since space
is THE issue.
Mick
Salty Dog - Krogen Manatee
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From: Michael Elliott dmelliot@concentric.net
To: DMgeorge@aol.com; trawler-world-list@samurai.com
Cc: CallRonnie@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 1999 1:24 PM
Subject: TWL: Re: Amenities
I really love the washer and dryer, wish I had Vacuflush heads but if not
I
think electric heads are a minimum, couldn't live without the microwave
and
the large refer and freezer with ice maker. I would also consider a trash
compactor on my next boat and I would not consider a living aboard without
window blinds or curtains in the salon and staterooms if needed for
privacy.
Good lamps for reading and comfortable seating for lounging are also tops
on
my list for living aboard as well as a spot for doing office work.
Michael Elliott
Salty dog
Krogen 42
snip>
Now I would appreciate any comments by list members on the types of
amenities
they are really glad they have in their boats or that they wish they
had,
or
could do without.
I'm talking about things like window blinds, porcelain vs stainless
steel
sinks, fabrics, washer/dryer units, fitted bed sheets, etc .... those
things
that make living aboard easier or more enjoyable.
Regarding amenities:
One of the things I'm dealing with is my 600+ classical CD collection.
The solution I've planned is to pack it all on one or two large hard
disks using MP3 technology, and play the music from the computer. I'm in
the process of testing this now, and it seems to work, though not
perfectly. 600 full-length CDs would take about 36Gb, the current max
size being sold. I will also have a DVD player on the computer, and I
plan to watch what tv I can stand on the computer screen also. I think I
can get by with one 15 or 17" flat panel screen for both computer and
tv/movies. Has anyone done this? What are the drawbacks?
Now, how do I get the several hundred cubic feet of books aboard?
Russ
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| Russ and Donna Sherwin |
| "Four Seasons" |
| 1981 Marine Trader DC44 |
| Sunnyvale, Ca 94087 |
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Hi, Don;
Our very first improvement to ADAGIO was a better mattress.
The old thin layer of foam passing for a mattress had to
go, fast. Since I'm not fifty anymore...<g>, we decided to invest
in a Select Comfort, made popular in radio shows such as
Paul Harvey's and Rush You Know Who. (OK, so I listen to the guy. There)
Actually, a spring mattress was out of the question. In a 36' Monk, you can
not
fit a double, no matter what, through the aft cabin door opening.
The Select Comfort was the answer. Each of the two users
pumps up his/her half, and the thing stays inflated forever.
Very good construction, too.
Trouble is, they are made to fit only landlubbers' beds, such as twin,
doubles,
queen, etc. No "V" berths, and the dimensions may
not be exactly those of your base.
But if you are lucky, this is absolutly the way to go.
Definitely NOT associated with Select Comfort in any way, form
or shape. Just love the product.
Dan Lobera
Now, how do I get the several hundred cubic feet of books aboard?
I've got the Oxford English Dictionary, the Encyclopedia Britannica, Street
Atlas USA, and a couple of world atlases on 6 CDROMs. That's about 100
books in paper. In addition, most public domain books (anything older than
about 50 years) can be found on the internet and downloaded for free.
Hal