by Bflat on Mon Dec 02, 2019 1:54 pm
I keep lots of bouyant objects in my lazarettes, like extra life jackets and 4 fenders. The fenders are especially suited to this role since when they're in use I'm tied up at a dock and when away from shore they're stowed as stern flotation. I figure that the bouyancy may as well serve dual purpose rather than just be foam taking up space. Besides, I'd rather not have to store fenders in the cabin as they're often wet and take up lots of space. Even a small cooler, half used plastic bottle of motor oil and small half empty plastic gas can adds bouyancy. I do keep a small extra anchor in there as well, however. My main anchor I secure on the foredeck, ready to go in a moment.