Keeping stuff dry...........

NautiSeacrets · 09 March 2010, 14:02

I'm not expecting much room for the inevitable kitchen sink - that SWMBO will no doubt want"need"(!!) to bring so what do you use to put spare clothes in - this time of year ? The "drybags" ? If no room in any lockers - a couple of bungys to strap them down somewhere?

Can't help thinking there must be a better way?

- all ideas/experiences welcome!

Downhilldai · 09 March 2010, 14:21

Drysacks are good, especially if you can fit them in a seat pod or locker. Otherwise, you could do the clasp up around a seat backrest frame.

bedajim · 09 March 2010, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Drysacks are good, especially if you can fit them in a seat pod or locker. Otherwise, you could do the clasp up around a seat backrest frame.

Yep or full of ice for the electric lemonade

biffer · 09 March 2010, 15:03

i just hang them all on a rail in my cabin along with my dinner jacket and pirates outfit

Hightower · 09 March 2010, 16:45

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Originally Posted by biffer

i just hang them all on a rail in my cabin along with my dinner jacket and pirates outfit

How'd you stop that Spanner from sliding off the table whilst underway?

biffer · 09 March 2010, 17:14

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Originally Posted by Hightower

How'd you stop that Spanner from sliding off the table whilst underway?

i've screwed it on the mantle above the wood burner, have to mend the catch on the burner door as the logs keep falling out when i'm caning about

NewForestSteve · 09 March 2010, 17:48

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i've screwed it on the mantle above the wood burner, have to mend the catch on the burner door as the logs keep falling out when i'm caning about

Hope you've fitted fire-proof shagpile

biffer · 09 March 2010, 18:02

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Originally Posted by NewForestSteve

Hope you've fitted fire-proof shagpile

shagpile? i've got it quarry tiled, far harder wearing

chewy · 09 March 2010, 19:13

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Originally Posted by biffer

shagpile? i've got it quarry tiled, far harder wearing

Underfloor heating from the engine cooling?

willk · 09 March 2010, 19:42

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Originally Posted by biffer

shagpile? i've got it quarry tiled,

Tiletastic!

NautiSeacrets · 09 March 2010, 19:44

Drysacks it is then - no quarry tiles, shagpile or underfloor heating - cabin rib or not!

Mollers · 09 March 2010, 19:47

We gaffer tape the lids on plastic storage boxes full of food on Scillies trips. Other than that, drybags. Don't be tempted with cheap drybags, crewsaver are good.

SPR · 09 March 2010, 20:01

Peli cases are great if you got important stuff to keep dry.

Pretty much "me" proof, as used by miltary and camel trophy.

If you don't have room you can throw them overboard and tow them.

Lifetime warranty, you damage it they replace it.

Look at their website for extreme photo shots. I use one as a stair to get in boat when it's on trailer! 150 kg me standing on it!

S.

Nasher · 09 March 2010, 20:55

Are Peli cases worth anything on the second hand market?

I have a bright Yellow large grief case size one in the loft that I don't use, but have always thought it would come in handy one day.

Depending on what it's worth I might be looking to offload it.

Nasher.

willk · 09 March 2010, 21:13

Nasher - much as I'd like to score a bargain off you - I'd suggest a look on fleabay - they make a mint.

Which "model" is it?

Nasher · 09 March 2010, 21:16

I've no idea what model it is, just that it's bright yellow with the vent valve etc.

It's buried in the loft, and as the kids have just gone to bed I'd rather not go digging around up there tonight.

I'll drag it out tomorrow evening and have a better look.

Nasher.

SPR · 09 March 2010, 21:35

yea - they worth a bit, lifetime warranty on them so even if broke still have value, more value if you get replacement.....

Brief case size is prob. the 1500 model,

http://www.peliproducts.co.uk/cases/1500.html

I store my GPS radios etc in my 1500, then use on boat for stuff I want to keep dry.

I see video of a car driving on to the cases as ramps.

http://www.peliproducts.co.uk/media/...challenge.html

S.

bedajim · 09 March 2010, 21:58

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Originally Posted by Mollers

We gaffer tape the lids on plastic storage boxes full of food on Scillies trips. Other than that, drybags. Don't be tempted with cheap drybags, crewsaver are good.

For you it may be like travelling with the clampetts

for me it's like being seen with the SR brigade

Mollers · 09 March 2010, 22:17

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Originally Posted by bedajim

For you it may be like travelling with the clampetts

for me it's like being seen with the SR brigade

'Clampetts'!

At least we're not ribbing on acid with psychadelic Geckos and jigsaw pieces slapped all over the tubes.

willk · 09 March 2010, 22:33

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'Clampetts'!