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Strapworks.com Before we left, I spent a
long time looking for Stainless Steel Cam Buckles, well Strapworks has
them!! The aluminum ones turn to powder or seize in short order and at
750 lb test the SS ones can hold down a lot of stuff. They also have
webbing, Velcro one wrap, Stainless ratchet buckles, square loops,
d-rings, clips and flat hooks . Go for polyester webbing if it will be
in the sun or you want it to stay tight when it gets wet, polypropylene
for use around the batteries, and nylon for strength down below, tubular
webbing is even stronger. The speedy stitcher is a MUST have and they
also carry 1/8" line, 1/2" cordage, carabineers and plastic/brass
hardware. You can even have your own custom designed webbing pattern or
have straps made to your specification. |
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WetsuitWearhouse.com Now you might be thinking, I'm heading
south so that I don't HAVE to wear a wetsuit. If you spend a lot of time
in it, even 85 degree water will give you a chill. KT loves a wetsuit
because then she can stay in the water for as long as she wants, either
chasing Nemo or getting
chased by a shark. They have every thickness of suit available, at a
minimum think about getting a thin one for sun and jellyfish sting
protection. |
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SeaViewer Cameras Ok so maybe not everyone
is on a budget, and we couldn't pass this up because it is so cool.
We've tried to capture dolphins or whales from the dinghy or snorkeling
but they are usually a little skittish and tend to swim away while we
desperately give chase (yes we snorkel after whales). This system
would allow you to sit in the comfort of your own cockpit while enjoying
the underwater beauty that is right beneath you. You can also configure
it to be more portable for more far flung adventures.. |
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Misty Mate It can get hot out here, I mean really hot. We spray
ourselves with water bottles but this system cools
the air faster and doesn't get you soaked in the process. They have
personal portable misters or systems you could build into your cockpit
(just kidding but not a bad idea). I'm trying to get them to add sailing
at the equator to the banner below but I'm not sure the market is big
enough. |
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