Unique storage ideas

aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
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With the limited space we have on a boat, I thought it would be nice to see how you guys store your boating equipment and everything else. I came up with these spots for the boat hook and manual bilge pump, if you see any issues let me know. I figured the boat hook is right at the transom door and the pump is easily accessible when the engine hatch is opened.



2008 330EC
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good job Aero but most of the guys on here only care where they will store the booze 😬
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My boat hooks are on each side of the boat along the windshield ledge. I can grab a picture for you later. The spot is perfect for an easy grab when one is in a hurry. 
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • GMSLITHOGMSLITHO Member Posts: 1,618 ✭✭✭✭
    My boat hook is there also 
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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,371 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A guy with 30 plus ft complaining about space 😆😆😆.

    Genius idea for the pump!



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  • IanIan Member Posts: 3,062 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2020
    GMSLITHO said:
    My boat hook is there also 
    Likewise. When going through locks I hang them from the side Bimini bars so they are handy if needed after I first grab then use the lock hook to hold on.

    Regards,

    Ian

    The Third “B”

    Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club

    https://www.rcyachtclub.com/

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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2020

    Like this @Cableguy Greg  ?


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  • IanIan Member Posts: 3,062 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thats where mine live.

    Regards,

    Ian

    The Third “B”

    Ravena Coeymans Yacht Club

    https://www.rcyachtclub.com/

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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @Handymans342 , booze storage is on my mind also!
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I’ve been keeping my boat hook along the windshield for years but stopped at the beginning of last summer. The sun made the tips all nasty, fortunately WM sells new tips for $4. I started just putting it away and getting it out when I thought I’d need it. Worked fine. Like Aeros idea as that keeps the tips up out of the sun 
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,371 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You dont need tips.  Live in the edge, sharpen the hook and the poker!

    How much under seat storage do you guys have on those bigger boats?

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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There’s a decent amount of under seat storage but just don’t want to have to ask passengers to get up if I need something. 
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I’ll use under seat for beach chairs and toys. Under the captains seat has some safety items. A throwable PFD and a big plastic ammo box with a flair gun, SOS flag, air horn and a bunch of other items.
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,070 mod
    PickleRick said:
    A guy with 30 plus ft complaining about space 😆😆😆.
    Find a guy with a 60-footer and ask if he has enough storage space!
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  • Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't use a hook. I throw on a cowboy hat and throw a lasso when I get to the dock. 🤠
    1997 Bayliner 3988
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  • Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's never big enough
    1997 Bayliner 3988
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Aqua_Aura said:
    It's never big enough
    The cowboy hat or the storage??
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  • Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ha. Both. 
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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,371 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Aqua_Aura said:
    It's never big enough


    That's what she said!!




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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Boat hooks on both sides of windshied
    All safety under captains seat, flares, sos light, caned horn, 50'rope, inflatable life jackets and throwalble.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    aero3113 said:

    Like this @Cableguy Greg  ?


    Yes, right there.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @Cableguy Greg it fits nicely there but has it ever moved on you?
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    aero3113 said:
    @Cableguy Greg it fits nicely there but has it ever moved on you?
    @aero3113, no it has not moved on me. Not that I have been in water that was crazy rough. I have crossed wakes on the river and the stay in place. I have one on the port side and one on the starboard side. 
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • SpyderwebSpyderweb Member Posts: 959 ✭✭✭
    Like your pump placement.  I stuffed mine between the 3 batteries and hullsides.  My boat hook is similar to your photo to Cableguy, but the hook is looped over grab handle support.  I was always worried it might slide if up on that narrow ledge.


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  • Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Anyone ever put anything in the access port that is by the captains left foot and faces starboard. Good amount of room for storing things you may need at all times such as first aid kit or whatever
    1997 Bayliner 3988
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  • rinker270nbrinker270nb Member Posts: 207 ✭✭✭
    I put foam on the ledge behind the trim tab motor and have 6 fishing rods setting on the shelf.  I secured a cargo net across the entire opening to keep them from falling out.  I'll send a final picture when boats out of storage.
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the idea of fishing rods in the engine compartment. 
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2020
    I found a good spot for my oils and cleaner bin on top of the water heater and the tool box bungeed in front of the batteries.





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  • mattiemattie Member Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2020
    I'm gonna make up a small bin like that too.

    Engine oil,trim fluid, spare serpentine, engine room tools, etc.

    R/N I have that stuff spread around in cabin storage lockers - that should be repurposed for more fun things. ie: COOLIE CUPS

    246BR, 276BR, H310BR current
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  • boatman37boatman37 Member Posts: 810 ✭✭✭
    Anyone know where to get clips for those hooks? I store mine in the same place you guys show in the picture. Our Crownline has a very similar ledge but it will occasionally fall off. Thought the clips would keep it there. Our Crownline has very nice and comfortable seating but the storage sucks. Guess you have to give up something...lol 
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @aero3113: only one tool box? 😆😆  Somehow I have a full socket set box and (3) plastic tool boxes on board. Oh and a small multi drawer type for electrical connectors and such.  😂😂

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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