This series covers things we at PBO wouldn’t go to sea without. Every day for the next week, check back for our suggestions.

No. 5: A piece of wire coat hanger. It unblocks drains, fishes things out of bilges, and can retrieve lost halyards and reefing lines from inside spars.

 Any suggestions of your own? email pbo@ipcmedia.com with ‘Tip Of the Day Suggestion’in the subject line.

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