BroadScot Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Hi Alan, With shore power:- Small electric kettle Toaster Vacuum cleaner Table light Electric heater (just in case) Mini dehumidifier (Tesco currently £29.98) Window vac Standard kit:- First aid kit Fire/CO detector Life jackets Life buoys & floating line Boat hooks Maps/books Toolkit Dustpan & brush Cleaning materials (polish, baby wipes clean most things, washing up liquid, sink cleaner, clean & shine, spray on carpet cleaner, dusters or micro fibre cloths). Note no toilet cleaner of any kind. Spare parts (such as canopy clips, press studs, lamps, fuses) just to name but a few. Boat bedding or sleeping bags and pillows Towels & tea towels Crockery Pots & pans (including a small frying pan) Wooden spoons & spatula Cutlery Glasses Tea pot & coffee pot (if you prefer not to make it in a mug) Condiments & sauces Tea & coffee Sugar or sweeteners (if you need them) Oil for the frying pan Matches, lighters (already mentioned) Tin opener Regards Alan With that list young Alan, best sell Orca and buy a BIGGER boat! Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks again all, I'm going to simply print this off and get shopping!! Iain..you missed out on that slightly.. it's "You're gonna need a bigger boat" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 The trouble comes taking bits up each trip, then when you clear a boat to sell, you need a removal van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 A removal vans phone number! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 It always puzzles me as to why pop-pops (MAFIs) need not less that three times the stock carried by sailing boats (WAFIs)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 MONEY and more MONEY. One thing you do not need is to visit Nearest and Dearest/Wards etc. They sell things you do not need but well I'm here so I may as well. paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I find Ziplock bags (Amazon sell them all sizes) are a godsend for keeping matches dry, sugar, etc whilst not using. They vacuum seal just by pushing the air out as you go to seal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hi Monica, I bet it does not work with salt onboard the boat? Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I have to say that I have put my dry ingredients in and yes they do work. I wish I could send you one down to try. They are not cheap but boy are they good. I buy the gallon size to freeze items for the boat , ie stews , chillis, spag boll etc and also for storing dry goods. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ziploc-Heavy-Duty-Freezer-Bags/dp/B007WGFJ3I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427205282&sr=8-2&keywords=ziploc+bags They do not let liquids out so are air tight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hi Monica,Tan used similar but smaller ones to weigh out portions of porridge laced with nutmeg or cinnamon, rather than taking a full box aboard.RegardsAlan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Poundland sell zip loc type bags in 2 sizes. (Medium & large) with a strong seal top. They are very strong & do keep things dry. Surprisingly they are only £1.00 per pack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Has anyone said Fray Bentos pies ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yes the Good old FB pie!!! Now when you go to buy the Fray Bentos Puddings dont be put off by the Microwave only sign on the front. I contacted the company and they confirmed to me in writing that you can still use the puddings as before, in other words boil in water in the saucepan on the hob for those of us who do not have a microwave on board , so if you lost all of your power except for the good oid gas hob you can still rustle up a meal. I have bought a couple for our stock cupboard on the boat and will boil them in the saucepan as before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayandCarole Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Now thats interesting about the puddings we will give them a try Presently using Hollands Guiness steak puddings which are very good but have to be kept frozen, as no freezer on board, the FB puds sound like a good option as we were put off by the microwave only Ray & Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Don't forget a few grains of rice in the salt cellar to keep it dry. (I also have an emergency stash of Swan Vestas dipped in wax and a packet of Rizlas in a waterproof tin - that damp gets everywhere!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Has anyone said Fray Bentos pies ? Yes, you have! Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 And to prove I did not make it up about the Fray Bentos Puddings this is a copy of the email I received. Thank you for your e-mail Our puddings can still be cooked the traditional way: 200g: Partially open bowl lid. Place bowl in saucepan and add water to no more than two thirds of the way up the bowl. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Carefully remove bowl from saucepan. Fully open bowl and ease pudding out using a knife. Do not allow saucepan to boil dry. CAUTION: Beware of escaping steam. Handle carefully to avoid scalding. 400g: Partially open bowl lid. Place bowl in saucepan and add water to no more than two thirds of the way up the bowl. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Carefully remove bowl from saucepan. Fully open bowl and ease pudding out using a knife. Do not allow saucepan to boil dry. CAUTION: Beware of escaping steam. Handle carefully to avoid scalding. regards Norma Taylor Consumer Complaints Administrator Baxters Food Group 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayandCarole Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Oh no just found out that Heinz treacle boil in the tin sponge puddings have been discontinued Another boating staple, perhaps can do the microwave ones in a pan like the fb puddings ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VetChugger Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Aldi do these tinned puds! I saw Spotted dlck and Strawberry Sponge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I think Morrisons do a version as well. So you can still get your steamed pud that you can boil in the pan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 The carton of Aldis Custard is more than acceptable too. Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 I'm gonna need a bigger boat.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi Alan, Just fit a towbar on the front and back of the boat so you can push or pull that extra load around with you. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi Alan, In truth all we are really doing is boosting your ballast so you can deffo get to the Locks Inn BTW Aldis stir fry sauces aint bad either and cheap! Iain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 lol Thanks all.. I certainly think we wont need to buy any additional ballast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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