So for trip planning purposes... (based on Dismal Swamp Canal trip)
Trip Organization Things To Do Every Trip
- Organize charts and plan routes. Plan a stop for gas, ice, dump trash, take on water. A cruising guide or may be useful.
- Inspect rigging make sure all rigging tape in good shape
- Check and change motor oil / gear case oil if due.
- Top off port-a-potty water. Ensure holding tank is empty and setup with disinfectant.
- Wash bedroll, sheets, fleece blanket and table cloth
- Charge all rechargable batteries (hand held VHF radio, etc.)
- Top off boat's water tank.
- Check that all electrical items are functioning correctly.
Last Minute Things To Do Every Trip
- Organize coolers and top off with ice
- Pack Kooleraire cooler with ice (frozen 2 liter bottles will last longer - only good for one night)
Things To Bring
- Bimini
- Video camera, charger, blank tapes, video cord for viewing video.
- Inverter
- Cell phone and charger
- Magma grill
- Quart boat motor oil (SAE 10W-40 grade SF,SG or SH)
- Long seat cushions
- CDs / DVDs
Stock Replenishable Items
- Paper towels (one full roll in reserve)
- 2 boxes of tissues (small upright box)
- Wipes in popup container
- 2 gallon jugs of water.
- Off mosquito coils
- Insect repellant
- Suntan lotion (15 and +30)
- Extra stove butane bottle
- Check first aid kit for expired or spoiled items. Make sure any needed medicine is packed so that it is water (humidity) proof.
- Trash bags
- 4 – 1 Qt Freezer Bags General Boat Supplies Kit
- Toilet paper
- Paper cups (as trash, paper crushes better than plastic)
- Plastic Knives, Forks & Spoons (3 per person per day)
- 9" Chinet plates
- Aluminum foil
- Matches
- Butane lighter
- Splenda or equal
- Coffee (in "tea-bags")
- Olive Oil
Inspect/Inventory Galley Kit
- Bottle Opener with cork screw
- 2 Quart sauce pan
- 10 inch skillet
- Spatula
- Large slotted serving spoon
- Large ladle/serving spoon
- Salt & Pepper
- Oven mitt
- Dish cloth
- 2 Dish Towels
Personal Items To Back
- Bathing suit
- Wash cloth
- Towel
- Short & Long sleeve shirts
- Shorts & long pants
- Underwear
- Socks
- Hats (at least two)
- Fleece and/or sweater
- Wind breaker
- Foul weather jacket and pants
- Spare pair sun glasses
- Pair of prescription glasses as a backup to contacts
- Bite guard
- Spare contacts
- Head band flash light
- Tooth brush & tooth paste Clothing
- Polypropylene long underwear for sleeping
- Allergy medicine, Tylenol, Imodium D
- Ear plugs
Menus Ideas
Breakfast
- Johnson's precooked Brats and mushrooms, Oatmeal (not instant), Roast Beef Hash, Cereal, Donuts
Lunch
- PB & J Sandwiches
Snacks
- Sugar free snack pack puddings
- Yogurts
- Dry roasted mixed nuts
- Vienna sausages
- Strawberries (already sliced and bagged up for the trip)
- Granola bars
- Cheese
Dinner
- Hamburger Turtles (sliced carrots, onions, hamburgers, zucchini, mushr
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