How much stuff do you have aboard?

[Talon]

Wow - I emtied the boat out this weekend in preparation for haul out. We were absolutely atounded at exactly how much stuff we had squirreled away aboard. Three full truckloads of 'stuff' had to be taken off - most of it stuff we actualyl used reguarly as well  

[DaleM]

Not sure yet as it seems like every day I find something else to make time aboard easier (more fun).  Just added a blender, coffee maker, tool box and first aid kit to the list this past weekend.

[statbiomed]

Every time we get underway I am amazed that we get on plane as quickly as we do.
Actually just stored an extra case of beer in the last available place I could find.  

Anyone care to guess how much weight all the stuff we store adds ??

Am I in the ball park if I guessed 500 to 700lbs

[Banker's Hours]

I have tried to take everything off the boat that is not needed, to perhaps get a little better fuel economy. I have a friend in a slip down from me, we rafted up together last weekend and his bow rails were and inch lower than mine. We both have 350's and he said his wife had so much stuff on the boat he was suprised it was still afloat.

Wayne
Banker's Hours
350EC
Kentucky Lake

[Rinker342]

I understand about being amazed that it will still float.  I would guess my 14,500 lb boat goes about 16,500 with fuel, water, waste and all the other stuff.  We have all the comforts of home since it is a weekend (floating) condo.  Have to have food, drink and all the stuff to cook it with!!  

[ParkRode360]

All I know is that every cubby is full, there's two cases of wine under the starboard side of the aft cabin table and two cases of beer under the port side.  I really should go through to lighten things up to get a bit better mileage! ;)

[Dave (Daddy's Diamond)]

I am with Doug.  We load up everything concievable to make the place a floating Condo.  I blame the Admiral of course, but seems like everytime I want something....she manages to hand it to me when we are out for the night/weekend.

I too am amazed at how many trips I have to make to "load" the boat for a trip.

[Dream 'Inn]

It is really amazing how much "stuff" a boat can hold.  Just the other weekend we were anchored out and the admiral said she had really wondered what happened to some of the kids sand toys.  Well, last year we got one of those inflatable island toys, & even though we have it out quite often, I just put it back under the seat when I'm done with it.  It was the culprit of "gobbling" up their sand toys and a hand pump I havent' seen in over a year!

On our 24'er we used to have, when we unpacked it the day we bought our 31, we filled the minivan up, I mean up, to the ceiling inside with stuff!  & that was after we had it looking tidy when we were selling it.

[Talon]

I bet we had over 1000 lbs of 'stuff' yesterday.


Check the Lake Norman section for the reasons behind my haulout  

[Spacelord]

I keep mine in check because I clear most everything out of it in the fall.  then only take back what we "need".
We do have quite a bit of stuff..  I try not to keep stuff which is hardly used.  We have small kids so theres always extra clothes and toys too.

[rdlegacy]

Its not surprising that a person will accumulate as much stuff to fill their available space.  Have you ever heard of someone talking about all the extra space they have unused?

Each fall we remove everything that is not part of the boat inluduing cushions and seats.  Nothing is left on board unless it is attached.

We too are amazed with all the stuff we accumulate, although since we have a 270 instead of a larger cruiser we dont' have nearly as much as you would.....but still....too much.

The process of removing and putting most of it back on board helps us to thin out the stuff.  "If we did not use it last season, we probably don't need it."

Also, this process helps organize what stuff we do put on board.  Pam keeps track of galley stuff and assorted accessories, and I keep track of mechanical and operational stuff.

So even though it may be a pain, it is a good idea to help thin out!

[Talon]

I will say that we did have some unused storage on the boat. All the hard to get to / weird shaped / inconvenient cubbys and lockers were mostly empty.

[Rob_boater]

All I know is that every cubby is full, there's two cases of wine under the starboard side of the aft cabin table and two cases of beer under the port side.

Awesome - Now I know where to go when I run out of beer and wine.

[ParkRode360]

Deal! Stop by! D-33!