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Below Deck Accessories
The things that turn a hull into somewhere you want to stay the weekend. Cockpit seats and cushions, cabin heaters and dehumidifiers for shoulder-season and winter use, traditional oil lamps that give light and a surprising amount of warmth, ship bells and lanyards, and the brass clocks and barometers that finish a saloon bulkhead properly.
Most of this list is about the two months either side of the season. A dehumidifier running on shore power through the winter, or a small heater taking the chill off a March fit-out weekend, extends how much of the year the boat is usable more cheaply than almost anything else you could buy. The oil lamps and brass instruments are the other half - they are genuinely useful, and they are also the reason a saloon feels like a boat rather than a caravan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to heat a boat in winter?
On shore power, a low-wattage tubular or fan heater with a frost thermostat keeps the chill and condensation down safely. Away from the pontoon, diesel and gas heaters are the practical options - both need correct installation and proper ventilation, and a carbon monoxide alarm is essential with any combustion heater.
Do dehumidifiers work on a boat?
Very well, provided the boat is reasonably closed up and you have shore power. Combined with open lockers and cushions stood on edge so air circulates behind them, a dehumidifier is the most effective single measure against winter mildew and that shut-up-boat smell.
Are oil lamps still practical aboard?
Yes - they need no power, give a warm, steady light and take the edge off a cold cabin, which is why they have never really gone away. Use proper lamp oil rather than paraffin for a cleaner burn, mount them gimballed and well clear of anything above, and ventilate the cabin while they are lit.
