Freespool
Veteran Member
My wife and I are currently cruising in the Bahamas, the Exumas to be exact. The boat is a 62’ Offshore powerboat. Last night we anchored and my wife left the back sliding doors open as well as both pilot house doors. She pulled the screen doors shut to keep any bugs out. This also minimizes the need to run the air conditioners in the pilot house and salon. I like to give them a break.
As always I turn on the underwater lights, the arch lights and of course the anchor light. I worry about getting hit by one of the guys racing around in a skiff. I feel being lit up may catch someone’s attention more than just a single white anchor light.
As I lay in bed (master stateroom is located midship below decks) I began pondering the thought of leaving all of the doors open and visible to anyone who wanted to board the boat and be up to no good whilst we were sleeping.
While I favor secluded anchorages I do sleep a little better knowing there are other boats around. Creating a commotion in the event of an intruder would be more likely to scare someone away in the middle of a crowded when compared to a secluded one.
I realize there is no easy answer to both of the items I have presented. I wanted to open the topic to hear your experiences and thoughts.
As always I turn on the underwater lights, the arch lights and of course the anchor light. I worry about getting hit by one of the guys racing around in a skiff. I feel being lit up may catch someone’s attention more than just a single white anchor light.
As I lay in bed (master stateroom is located midship below decks) I began pondering the thought of leaving all of the doors open and visible to anyone who wanted to board the boat and be up to no good whilst we were sleeping.
While I favor secluded anchorages I do sleep a little better knowing there are other boats around. Creating a commotion in the event of an intruder would be more likely to scare someone away in the middle of a crowded when compared to a secluded one.
I realize there is no easy answer to both of the items I have presented. I wanted to open the topic to hear your experiences and thoughts.