Thoughts About Life On A Boat Shipping From One Port To Another

By Harriett Crosby


Almost everybody likes boats. Big boats and little ones, motor driven ones and sailboats. For those lucky few who have felt the freedom of owning a boat shipping from one place to another they likely know the main problem with life on the ocean is space. There are some critical ideas people should know if they want to live on the water.

One of the bigger problems with making usable space revolves around modern ship design practices. They are often constructed using distorted hulls to render greater area in an otherwise shorter and smaller ship. This can be very deceiving.

Longer ships slice through the water easier regardless of the power used to power it; be it electricity, wind, or fuel. Stretch out a circle and you will see how much more linear space is created to be used for items like chubby holes, berths and cabinets. Every space big and small has a purpose in a ship.

The next thing to look at is what amenities you need not want. There is a huge difference between the two. On-board a ship where there is so little space people do not really need a wine rack or a second bathroom or, most times, a guest room. Generally these spaces get filled up with important items like extra sails, anchors and various other supplies.

Everyone enjoys looking at beautiful stained woods. A piece of polished birch and cherry glows almost with what seems like a life of its own. The issue is saltwater is not good for wood finishes and it will get on it despite every precaution you take. Woods that get glued down are also much more difficult to remove with out ruining them if an open water repair needs to be made. Simple is generally better.

Something people generally fail to understand is that any open space can be quite hazardous, more so on a ship. Basic free falls of two feet could be equal to dropping with several tons of force if you come to a abrupt halt . Hand holds can be useful but when you start rocking up and down on waves a small narrow space is better than an being in an open space with some hand holds.

One thing that is as vital as potable water when on a ship is a place to sleep safely. Old sailors used hammocks for very real reason. They are very comfortable and will move with a ship rocking from waves on open water. They may also be put up for storage to open up the sleeping area up for different duties when they were done sleeping. Keep this in mind when you furnish your bedroom.

Another thing some people forget to realize on any boat shipping from one place to any other is that a few bigger spaces for living and storage typically work much better than several much smaller spaces. One large bathroom that is comfortable and easy to use is better than two which are difficult to use. Greater storage accommodates a more organized area than many smaller one with things thrown into them.




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