OUTFITTING SEAS THE DAY
Since we are living aboard, we are no doubt outfitting Seas the Day a bit more elaborately than needed for day sails. Much of what we bought before we arrived in Ft. Lauderdale was purchased online and in local Minnesota stores. Listed below are additional items which were specifically purchased for marine use.
GALLEY: (Polycarb and stainless)
Magma Stainless Steel Nesting Cookware - Grills For Boats (online)
Magma Monterey Gas Grill - Wholesale Marine (online)
Magma Stainless Steel Wok - Wholesale Marine (online)
Kuhn-Rikon 7 qt Duromatic Pressure Cooker - Kuhn-Rikon
Corelle dishes -Walmart
Polycarb glassware - Sam’s Club
Kitchenaid polycarb blender - Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Krups stainless steel coffee maker - Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Brita water filter pitcher - Sam’s Club
Chicago stainless steel knives - Kohl’s Department Store
Magnetic knife strip holder - Target
Sterite plastic dish drainer (fits perfectly in sink) - Walmart
Welcome Aboard mat - West Marine
Corning SimplyLite bakeware set - Sam’s Club
Cookie pan (9X12) (fits in oven) - Amazon.com
Sharp Convection Microwave Oven - Amazon.com
Zoijrushi Mini Breadmaker - Amazon.com
SAFETY ITEMS: (most of these purchased at West Marine)
Six 3 lb. USCG approved Kiddie fire extinguishers
Four additional 3/4 in. braided nylon docklines (hurricane)
Marine first aid kit
Pet PFD
Two auto inflate PFD’s w/harness attachment
Two harnesses with double tethers
Two child USCG PFD’s
One infant USCG PDF’s
Four type 5 adult offshore PFD’s
Emergency Flare kit
Three aerial red rockets
USCG Life sling crew overboard device
Five foot extendable boat hook
Compressed air horn signal
Marine bell
3 million candle power spotlight
Two waterproof Streamlite LED flashlights
Hand bilge pump
Two PFD strobe lights
Caulking gun and marine caulk
Marine epoxy putty
Handheld compass
ACR RESQFIX 406 PLB with GPS
Rapid Ditch Bag
Two Jacklines
ELECTRONICS: (West Marine)
Handheld floating portable VHF radio
Two assorted electrical fuse kits
Garmin Colorado 400C Handheld GPS
Raymarine E120 Chart Plotter
Navionics Chart Chip for the East Coast and Bahamas
Navionics Chart Chip for the Gulf Coast
Canary Wireless Wifi Finder - Online at Canarywireless.com
Motorola Walkie Talkies - Radio Shack
NAVIGATION: (West Marine)
Maptech Chart Kits
Cruising guides
Parallel rule
Light rule
Navigation aids Rules of the Road card
Underwater camera (Gift)
Waterproof Binoculars w/built in compass and range finder (Gift)
TOOLS: (Most purchased at Home Depot)
Micro flameless butane torch
Refill butane cartridge
Miscellaneous pliers
Various sizes and configured screwdrivers
Coping saw
Hacksaw
Two hammers
Rubber mallet
Drill motor, rechargeable
Four inch circular saw, rechargeable
Power Jigsaw
Craftsman full set of sockets, box wrenches, and Allen wrenches
(metric and standard)
Full set of drill bits
Full set of various driver bits
72 pc. screw set
100 Phillips self tapping screws
Buster Penetrating Lubricant
Waxed Whipping Twine with needle
Batteries
High Quality Pocket Knife
Outdoor Sportsman Knife
Cable Ties (re-enterable, permanent, and Velcro)
CLEANING SUPPLIES: (West Marine)
Squeegee
Bag of microfiber cloths - Sam’s Club (phenomenal absorbency and cleaning strength)
Dogbone shaped sponge
Stiff deck brush
Chamois mop
Deck brush adjustable handle
Boat Soap
Metal cleaner
Soft Scrub
Star Clean polish
Metal polishing wadding
Boat hook tip for brush handle
MISCELLANEOUS:
Go Anywhere seat (padded seat with back) - West Marine
Logbook - West Marine
US Flag - West Marine
Four large fenders (in addition to six which came with boat) - West Marine
Two extra large fenders - West Marine
Fender lines - West Marine
Fortress 55 Anchor (second anchor) - Sailorman
Achilles RIB Inflatable, 12 ft (11’ 6”) - Defender
Towing Bridle - Defender
Anchor for Dinghy - Defender
Tohatsu (Nissan)15 hp outboard motor - Porta-Bote
Spectra Newport 400MKIIC watermaker - Murray Marine
Spendide Washer/Dryer - Defender
Rocna 55 lb anchor - West Marine
Expresso Dahon folding bikes
