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Getting Internet on a Boat! The Cruiser’s WiFi Dilemna – UPDATED 2017

Getting Internet on a Boat! The Cruiser’s WiFi Dilemna – UPDATED 2017

by sailingwithbloom | Aug 1, 2017 | Boat Gadgets, Internet Access Onboard

UPDATE 2017: We have been using this internet boosting setup for over a year now and have sailed down from Victoria, through the Gulf Islands, Puget Sound and down the West Coast of the U.S.A, the Baja and up into the Sea of Cortez. We have been extremely happy with...
Top 10 Gear Picks for Summer Cruising

Top 10 Gear Picks for Summer Cruising

by sailingwithbloom | Mar 15, 2017 | Boat Gadgets, Families on Boats

Doga Towels We have several ‘turkish’ style towels onboard Bloom and the Doga Towels are by far our absolute favorite! Although they are also the most expensive ($65), we feel they are absolutely worth it. They are big, luxurious and soft, take up hardly...
Adding Flexible Solar Panels on a Bimini Top

Adding Flexible Solar Panels on a Bimini Top

by sailingwithbloom | Aug 29, 2016 | Boat Gadgets, Living Aboard, Minimalism, Offshore Preparations

In order to be ‘off the dock’ for a few days, we typically turn our fridge off and put a block of ice in it to save on power consumption. Our fridge is by far our biggest power consumer, as we do not have a freezer. So, it was decided to put some solar...
Bloom’s Anchor Dilemna: Fitting a Rocna on a Bavaria

Bloom’s Anchor Dilemna: Fitting a Rocna on a Bavaria

by sailingwithbloom | Apr 13, 2016 | Boat Gadgets, Offshore Preparations

Ground Tackle Upgrades on Bloom A Heavier Anchor As part of our pre-Mexico offshore preparedness, we decided it was important to upgrade our anchor. Bloom came with a 16KB/35LB Lewmar Delta anchor. For a 40-foot boat, we knew we wanted a heavier anchor and preferably...
Bloom Crew’s Top 12 Cool Boat Gadgets

Bloom Crew’s Top 12 Cool Boat Gadgets

by sailingwithbloom | Mar 22, 2016 | Boat Gadgets, Families on Boats, Living Aboard

Cool Stuff, Hot Gadgets and Snazzy Things that Make Life on a Boat Easier. Affiliate disclaimer- purchases made through the Amazon links within this post give the Bloom Crew a little referral credit which helps us keep our blog alive!   #1 Luci Lights These...

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