(Part 2) Best products from r/liveaboard

I have one of these units (http://amzn.com/B000B7MU9Q) always plugged in and on the floor. Then I also keep the top hatch cracked open about a millimeter to allow air flow, but not too much so as to keep the cabin slightly warmer. Works okay for me, and I'm in the SF Bay!

I'd check out "Voyaging on a small income" by Annie Hill

I've heard that it is a good book to use for reference, and she should know her stuff she and her husband built their boat and sailed it some 100k plus nautical miles. It's on my to read list for sure.

http://www.amazon.com/Voyaging-Small-Income-2nd-Edition/dp/1888671378

Reflectix BP24050 24-Inch-by-50-Foot Bubble Pack Insulation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009XCJA2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Vw-XBb0V5FC1B

This stuff. Sorry I don’t know how to make links on mobile. No, this is not an affiliate link, just a link to what I had saved on Amazon. Others can give their opinions on which brands are better, I’m just linking to this roll for information purposes.

well, i think that the company who sells car chargers is going to get sued then if what your saying will happen did happen....
http://www.amazon.com/Xtech-Capacity-Rechargeable-Batteries-Fuji/dp/B00LG1B43O/ref=sr_1_25?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1425962732&sr=1-25&keywords=battery+nimh+charger

any charger for a car will work, and yes you do put them on a 12v breaker of their own. I have them on the breaker i used to use for the cabin lights that isn't used anymore.

Check this out -- pair it with a USB battery and it'd be more useful:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B012YUJJM8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485146762&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=usb+solar&dpPl=1&dpID=41VtclVfSnL&ref=plSrch

I have one of these:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003O7MY1E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

It's been rock solid for 2 years mounted on the rail pointed at the marina, about 15 slips down. I can use a laptop anywhere I want on the boat and it connects.

I suppose you can mount it indoors as well.

Maybe take a look at this small HEPA filter on Amazon. I haven't used it on a boat, but it works fairly well in average sized bedrooms.

Thank you!! We honestly thought the problem was gone because of the dehumidifier but were getting an air filter this week. Do you think this one will work?

yeah, they come in RGB, RGBWW, and individually addressable models. The lattermost model uses a raspberry pi or audrino or what have you to control the LEDs.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KNSVL4I?keywords=rgbww%20led&qid=1457218182&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KNQRJ6E?keywords=individually%20addrfessable%20led&qid=1457218207&ref_=sr_1_sc_1&sr=8-1-spell

You can find them on Amazon for around that price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=solar+laptop+charger

Not sure what your current battery/inverter setup is but you might get more bang for your buck if you wire a panel into your batteries.

Here's a kit that you would wire into your batteries. Even comes with a controller for only $60. At that price you could also pick up an inverter if you don't have one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PFGP0EA/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1485137984&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=solar+panel&dpPl=1&dpID=51QihHVnteL&ref=plSrch

Possibly look into the bullet2 wifi and an omni antenna? The bullet can be configured to grab WiFi and act as the access point for a router in your boat. amazon

The voyagers handbook covers A LOT if you're planning to travel.

https://www.amazon.com/Voyagers-Handbook-Essential-Guide-Cruising/dp/0071437657

Useful book

And my wife just bought this gem.

I used to live aboard in a blue-water 33" sailboat. Before I bought it, it had been either stuck by lightning (FL) or the charger had a massive failure, and made the house batteries explode.

I rebuilt the entire electrical system on that boat, and also did electrical on several other boats. I really recommend having one of these Marinco 30 Amp 125V Inlets, Round, Stainless Steel mounted. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000NI01TO/

The power cord itself has a ring that screws onto the inlet on the boat, and then you use a line to support the cable going to the power bollard on the dock.

Welcome to the life!

I'm still a newbie (I don't know at what point I stop) - I'll hit the one year mark next month.

Peggie Hall has a very useful book on dealing with boat (and head) odors. https://smile.amazon.com/New-Get-Rid-Boat-Odors/dp/1892399784/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=get+rid+of+boat+odors+by+peggie+hall&qid=1568646241&sr=8-1 She's a regular over on https://forums.sailboatowners.com and knows her stuff!

I hear you on the learning curve tho'. I'm at the point now where the sounds no longer send me into a panic. Most of them are kinda routine now. I haven't actually done any fiberglass work yet, still dealing with electrics and stuff. I've got a hatch tarped over until I can replace it.

But I've got no regrets, I'm loving this situation even if it's been scary more than a few times at first.

Big Magnet ? So we can be lost always. West Marine aka Worst Marine for the lowest quality crap from china. Get them this we use it almost weekly and it cost around3$ https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-20-807-10-Inch-Mini-Hack-Light-Duty/dp/B00009OYGD/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1480780890&sr=1-1&keywords=mini+hacksaw