We may just be messy people, but on our weekend cruises it seems like that our C-30 is full of clutter after the first couple of hours (couple of minutes) despite our attempts at keeping everything shipshape. Please tell me that we're not alone. And, you neatniks out there, please share some of your secrets. And don't give me any of that "a place for everything and everything in its place" stuff.
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All I have to say is...
a place for everything and everything in its place!
Seriously, you have two options: lay back, relax and have a messy boat OR have a tidy boat by *constantly* putting things away. I go back
a place for everything and everything in its place!
Seriously, you have two options: lay back, relax and have a messy boat OR have a tidy boat by *constantly* putting things away. I go backClutter
Bob, Your not messy, your boat is too small. If you put all your stuff in, let's say a Hinckley Sou'wester 70, it wouldn't look messy at all. That's my excuse, and I'm stick'n to it! Regards, Chris
Bob, Your not messy, your boat is too small. If you put all your stuff in, let's say a Hinckley Sou'wester 70, it wouldn't look messy at all. That's my excuse, and I'm stick'n to it! Regards, Chris
Middle Ground
We do sort of have a place for most items aboard our C310. When out cruising, a lot of stuff goes in the garage, also known as the aft bunk. But during the course of the day I don't always have time to properly stow everything I use, so stuff tends to get left in the nearest convenient spot. Over the years we have evolved a casual schedule of a general clean up several times a day. The first is after morning showers and breakfast. This also prepares the boat for getting underway. Then we straighten up the boat after arrival at the next destination, putting away charts, cruising guides, GPS, binoculars, castoff clothing, empty soda cans, coiling lines, and putting on canvas covers.. Finally, an after dinner galley clean up if needed, and moving a few things around to prepare to turn in. While the boat sometimes resembles an obstacle course, this routine seems to prevent a build up of clutter to “critical mass” proportions without making me feel like a slave to neatness.
We do sort of have a place for most items aboard our C310. When out cruising, a lot of stuff goes in the garage, also known as the aft bunk. But during the course of the day I don't always have time to properly stow everything I use, so stuff tends to get left in the nearest convenient spot. Over the years we have evolved a casual schedule of a general clean up several times a day. The first is after morning showers and breakfast. This also prepares the boat for getting underway. Then we straighten up the boat after arrival at the next destination, putting away charts, cruising guides, GPS, binoculars, castoff clothing, empty soda cans, coiling lines, and putting on canvas covers.. Finally, an after dinner galley clean up if needed, and moving a few things around to prepare to turn in. While the boat sometimes resembles an obstacle course, this routine seems to prevent a build up of clutter to “critical mass” proportions without making me feel like a slave to neatness.
Clutter Control
Bob, we have appreciated your C30 comments. This is in jest, but why don't you join us on our Blue Water Cruise south to Carmel Bay next week, and we can teach you Clutter Control. Before we depart S.F., we will remove unneeded PFDs, TV, and other stuff. And as you have already been advised, just move stuff to the unused berth. Duffle bags for clothes, etc. sure helps. Chuck C30 Columbine
Bob, we have appreciated your C30 comments. This is in jest, but why don't you join us on our Blue Water Cruise south to Carmel Bay next week, and we can teach you Clutter Control. Before we depart S.F., we will remove unneeded PFDs, TV, and other stuff. And as you have already been advised, just move stuff to the unused berth. Duffle bags for clothes, etc. sure helps. Chuck C30 Columbine
clutter control
The only down side to Chris' solution is the one I had with the garage (on land). The bigger the garage, the more stuff you'll find to fill it.
The only down side to Chris' solution is the one I had with the garage (on land). The bigger the garage, the more stuff you'll find to fill it.
Babies!
If you want to talk about clutter you ought to try it with two babies under the age of three! We're talking bunches of diapers, formula, toys galore and yes, those are usually discarded in favor or better toys...usually the most expensive ones on the boat(the ones that belong to the adults like GPS, cellular phones, winch handles....well, you get the idea.) But, you know what? We wouldn't have it any other way. Can't think of a better legacy to teach the kids than sailing...and maybe flyfishing!
If you want to talk about clutter you ought to try it with two babies under the age of three! We're talking bunches of diapers, formula, toys galore and yes, those are usually discarded in favor or better toys...usually the most expensive ones on the boat(the ones that belong to the adults like GPS, cellular phones, winch handles....well, you get the idea.) But, you know what? We wouldn't have it any other way. Can't think of a better legacy to teach the kids than sailing...and maybe flyfishing!
agree with John
When it was just my wife and I, I could keep things neat. Now with babies aboard, there is stuff everywhere. It also takes twice as long to load the boat. Eventually I'll get a handle on it but for now I'll just smile and enjoy it. http://community.webshots.com/album/14287993qauQVQbYXp Paul Emley 74 Catalina 27 Vancouver BC
When it was just my wife and I, I could keep things neat. Now with babies aboard, there is stuff everywhere. It also takes twice as long to load the boat. Eventually I'll get a handle on it but for now I'll just smile and enjoy it. http://community.webshots.com/album/14287993qauQVQbYXp Paul Emley 74 Catalina 27 Vancouver BC
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