Volume 2010 - Issue 20 Dec 3, 2010

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
from Boat-Project.Com

At this time of year, many people have trouble in deciding on an unusual gift a boater might enjoy... especially a boater that dabbles in the black-art of boat projects. So I have come up with a few suggestions for unique gifts that will be sure to put a smile on your boater's face.

First up is a Milwaukee Model 2310 M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera. I personally own this gadget, and it is indespensible for looking around the innards of the boat. I will do an article on how I use this camera in the coming months, but once you use it, you'll wonder how you got along without it.
Priced around $200.

Along the same lines, but perhaps a bit more flexible, is a waterproof camera. I have lost two cameras over the last couple of years by dunking them in the water. They don't seem to work very well after you do this. A digital camera is great for not only documenting your boat, but like the M-Spector above, it can be used to "see" what is behind that bulkhead.
Priced around $180.

Originally designed as a sander, this Porter-Cable 7424 has become the defacto car (and boat) polisher. This is the model I use, and by replacing the velcro pads, I can apply wax with an applicator pad, change to a buffing pad to polish the boat, and even change to a sanding pad when it's time to re-varnish the brightwork.
Priced around $110.

If you ever needed an outlet to plug a power-tool into at the dock, you will find ths adapter a great addition to your toolbox. I keep one on my boat for spring commissioning when I need to run my wax buffer and the only outlets around are on shorepower pedestals.
Priced around $40.

No one that does boat projects can do without a Leatherman Multi-Tool. While you can spend over $100 on one these days, I find that the less expensive versions do just as good. While there are less-expensive brands available, make sure you at least buy a stainless-steel tool, as you are in a boating envronment afterall.
Priced around $40.

And you surely don't want your new Leatherman Multi-Tool to go overboard, so why not get one of these floating wrist straps? They are originally intended for small cameras, but they will work great for small tools and other items you won't want to go diving for, should you drop one overboard.
Priced around $12.

And lastly, here is a little pouch that can be used as a document holder for your boat's registration (which you must always carry with you). You can add this to your boat's ignition key ring/floatie, or attach it anywhere you can find a hook.
Priced under $10.

So if you are a boat-project'eer and your loved ones don't know what to get you, just have them come to Boat-Project.Com and check this list. If you decide to purchase any of the items, I truly appreciate if you do so by clicking on the photos above. The cost to you is the same, and it helps me keep this site free and continue to write more boat projects.

And if you have not already done so, check out Boat-Project.Com's new sister website: Caribbean-Cruising.Net

We'll see you in the new year.

	First up is a Milwaukee Model 2310 M-Spector Digital Inspection Camera. I personally own this gadget, and it is indespensible for looking around the innards of the boat. I will do an article on how I use this camera in the coming months, but once you use it, you'll wonder how you got along without it. Priced around $200.
	Along the same lines, but perhaps a bit more flexible, is a waterproof camera. I have lost two cameras over the last couple of years by dunking them in the water. They don't seem to work very well after you do this. A digital camera is great for not only documenting your boat, but like the M-Spector above, it can be used to "see" what is behind that bulkhead. Priced around $180.
	Originally designed as a sander, this Porter-Cable 7424 has become the defacto car (and boat) polisher. This is the model I use, and by replacing the velcro pads, I can apply wax with an applicator pad, change to a buffing pad to polish the boat, and even change to a sanding pad when it's time to re-varnish the brightwork. Priced around $110.
	If you ever needed an outlet to plug a power-tool into at the dock, you will find ths adapter a great addition to your toolbox. I keep one on my boat for spring commissioning when I need to run my wax buffer and the only outlets around are on shorepower pedestals. Priced around $40.
	No one that does boat projects can do without a Leatherman Multi-Tool. While you can spend over $100 on one these days, I find that the less expensive versions do just as good. While there are less-expensive brands available, make sure you at least buy a stainless-steel tool, as you are in a boating envronment afterall. Priced around $40.
	And you surely don't want your new Leatherman Multi-Tool to go overboard, so why not get one of these floating wrist straps? They are originally intended for small cameras, but they will work great for small tools and other items you won't want to go diving for, should you drop one overboard. Priced around $12.
	And lastly, here is a little pouch that can be used as a document holder for your boat's registration (which you must always carry with you). You can add this to your boat's ignition key ring/floatie, or attach it anywhere you can find a hook. Priced under $10.