Cruising Life through the Eyes of Tom Neale

When a man loves his multitool

Tom’s tools are his pride and joy, and you might be surprised at just what qualifies as a ‘tool’

Hmmmm ... where's the bottle opener? I used to think multitools were for sissies. I mean, what real man would ever have a screwdriver as little as the ones on those tools? And a man use scissors? No way. Not this man. And it was clear to me what the little files were all about. A real man has rough, dirty fingernails. He doesn’t need a file.

When the you-know-what hits the fan

Even the soundest boats can suffer without proper and timely inspections in the smallest of places

Life is good as you cruise along on a beautiful day. Everything’s working right, running right, sounding right and feeling right. And then it hits the fan. What hits the fan? That’s the problem with a boat. It could be anything. And a lot of those things are gremlins that we haven’t even dreamed about, but have been lurking, hiding, waiting to pounce. Let’s take a look at just a few.

Outboards: What would I do without 'em?

For all the frustration they can cause, Tom would be lost without that engine hung on the transom

Speed is the forbidden fruit that tempts the slow boater. Far back at the very beginning we were blessed to live in the Garden. Life was good there, in all respects. We were never cold. We were never hot. We didn’t have to worry about what we were going to wear. We were never even hungry. Until we saw that apple.

Roll, roll, roll your boat

Living aboard is a swinging lifestyle, so to speak, with challenges most landlubbers will never face

A hammock can help you get that swinging feeling when you're off the boat. I’m sitting here watching that potted plant swing, wishing I had a gun to shoot that thing.

Cruising: You can do it your way

Power or sail, coastal or offshore, for a month or a year — tailor the dream to fit your lifestyle

The type of cruising you plan will help determine the boat that's right for you. Many people dream of going cruising, but few do. Part of the reason has been the way it’s been defined.

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