Must haves for overnights

usafaviator

Been away from the site for a while due to a lot of training past 6 months but as usual I wanted to see what the experience on here has to say.  We overnight on our 230 frequently at our favorite lake it is a little cramped in the cuddy but being just me and my wife we make do and love not having to pull the boat out and wave by to all our friends while we stay on the water.  I installed a low amp bora fan in the cabin this past season and it makes a world of difference having the continous airflow.  I was curious to know if any of you overnighters have must haves that you couldnt live without.  Mainly accessories, we do have a SS propane grill we use for dinner and breakfast and luckily the small 230 did come with a camper canvas.  Just looking for ideas for this coming season.  

Michael T

The Admiral has aTassimo 55 Coffee maker that makes fancy coffee brews including lattes and cappuchinos that involve milk. Obviously I don't drink coffee but the Admiral and her friends love it. It is small and takes up very little room compared to other fancy brew makers - does need 110v though. If you don't have110v then Honda and Yahama make great small super quiet portable generators. Even ones that will run a small AC unit.

Handymans342

Got to have the gen and ac

MarkB

Yes we have a Tassimo machine as well. Gets used a lot for kids (hit chocolate) and us (for coffee). Even makes hot water for tea.

pepmyster

We have a Tassimo on board also. Great product which takes no room at all. Over night , we have the Honda genny for our 110v needs.

Cableguy Greg

Ryobi also makes a gen that is as quiet as the Honda for $550 at Home Depot. I picked one up last fall for a chilly Steelers boatgate. It ran my AC/Heat with no problems. It also comes with wheels to cart it down the dock rather than carrying the others. 

pault1216

I made a platform for my gen out of an old tube. Tied it to the side of the boat. Kept CO away, zero vibration, VERY little noise. Ran all night. Worked great.

raybo3

Paul good idea till the tube losses air.......lol

LaRea

Memory foam mattress topper - secret weapon for a good night's sleep afloat!

pault1216

Never lost air. 3 chambers and a safety lanyard for a 'worst case scenario'.

luckydog

Booze

 Brew

 Chug

 Cold One

 Giggle Juice

 Hard Stuff

 Hooch

 Jack

 Juice

 Kool Aid

 Mouthwash

 Refreshment

 Sauce

 Shine

and a Beer

Handymans342

That's it?

luckydog

Handy, that’s why I’m a member of this forum am always looking for suggestions

Handymans342

Vienna sausages 

Dream_Inn

Well, having owned a 240 and staying on it for sometimes 10 days at a time, I think the grill and a good cooler were top on my list.  At least those were the two things used the most.  If you have room, a portable ice maker is nice, but again is heavy and takes space (& not needed if you can make runs for ice).  I'd also agree that the day we had a generator, our boating life changed.  Didn't have to go anywhere but anchor the entire weekend. (again, brings up reason for grill & ice).  I'm also at the point where a dinghy is a must.  It allows me to venture out while anchored and anchor at towns and just dinghy in.  A bit tough for a 230 size, but maybe a small blow-up kayak (which I have to say is the easiest thing we have to use and put away).  I've seen a lot of boats your size in my area have big blow up islands for anchoring.  It allows more space to enjoy the water as well.

Oh, and welcome back to the site aviator!  & I can't say it enough, thanks for what you do!  (I stay CONUS, but try to design better 'toys' for you guys out there)