Best bit of kit under a fiver

**phanakapan** · 23-02-12, 02:13

My favourite boaty bits for under a fiver are: asda cheapo 5 pairs of socks for a fiver- stops bottles rattling, bilges full of 'christmas stockings' stuffed with beer and coke; Blutac- stops rattles everywhere, keeps pencils on chart table, stops sliding cupboard doors from opening etc

**whipper_snapper** · 23-02-12, 07:59

Maplin 'disposable' multimeter.

Teflon baking sheets.

**telford_mike** · 23-02-12, 08:34

Ball of string

**parsifal** · 23-02-12, 09:19

The Clamcleat I bought in Vannes for 3.50 Euros which I use for my jib furling line.

**BobnLesley** · 23-02-12, 09:32

But some good'ns this winter have been
A handle with suckers for holding onto the side of the boat
A cheapo plastic pump that gets the last 1/2" of water from the bilge
A secondhand but good as new s/steel exhaust elbow off ebay

**Slycat** · 23-02-12, 11:53

Box'o'cable ties

**damsis44** · 23-02-12, 14:01

Plastic storage boxes that fit PERFECTLY under the saloon floor of the Bav44, I can get 4 in each section of the (dry) bilge. They're just the right depth for tin cans to store upright. And I've just seen on the website that they do clips for the lids - even better!

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40102978/

**damsis44** · 23-02-12, 14:06

Also 'bath toy tidy bag' - polycotton mesh bag with suction cups to stick to smooth surface - great for storing 'stuff' in the heads/shower.

**benlui** · 23-02-12, 16:02

Packet of lucky Strike (greek prices) so i can chain smoke while i conjure my way out of a tricky situation :-)
but if i was to be serious, without a doubt its always going to be magic roll of Duck tape.