Jennifer McM Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Just wanted to share a couple of items we've found that are handy. Having got some pictures I wanted to hang, and not wanting to punch hooks into the wood panelling, I've discovered 3M Damage Free Picture Hanging Strips. They can be removed without causing any damage too. Package says 4 strips (one for each corner of a picture) can hold 7.5kg - so I guess if you use just one to hang an item, it could hold the equivalent to 2 packs of sugar. Handy I thought! It works a bit like velcro, so the strips can be detached from each other. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Command-Picture-Hanging-17206-contains/dp/B00404YKZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474197633&sr=8-1&keywords=damage%2Bfree%2C%2B3m%2C%2Bheavy%2Bduty&th=1 These work great as it holds the bottom of frames in on sloping narrowboat walls. The other handy 'bob' is a portable charger, which can be keep on charge while cruising. In the event of your mobile or tablet running out of charge, you can quickly recharge it. It's a backup of 'charger juice'. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-5200mAh-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B00P8SY7HQ/ref=pd_vtph_107_bs_lp_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3TDMV6C0TR0M3HWHV31Q I'm sure there's other handy 'stuff' others will know about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Do you write for "Viz?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BargeeSpud Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) Whilst I can understand not wanting to make holes in your wood panelling for hanging stuff up, I don't think I'd want to risk hanging anything up on a boat with a hook that you stick up. With all the vibrations generated running an engine plus all the knocks & scraping you encounter whilst cruising makes those a bit too risky in my opinion. As for a charging gadget you plug in whilst cruising, why not just charge the phone & tablet whilst cruising? Edited September 18, 2016 by BargeeSpud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 To be fair they're more like velcro...very good too, I assumed everyone used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil. Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 We have been using the 3M hanging strips since the boat was new for hanging pictures. They also do coat hooks and even gadgets for inside the shower. None of these have fallen off in the two years since use. If removing it is important to follow the instructions and pull directly down on the strip which stretches it to the point it comes away from the wall leaving no mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampini Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 We have been using the 3M hanging strips since the boat was new for hanging pictures. They also do coat hooks and even gadgets for inside the shower. None of these have fallen off in the two years since use. If removing it is important to follow the instructions and pull directly down on the strip which stretches it to the point it comes away from the wall leaving no mark. +1 for the 3M strips - it's also easy to do the final "fine adjustments" when you realise youve hung your picture slightly wonky - like every time in my case! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 01 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 +1 for the 3M strips - it's also easy to do the final "fine adjustments" when you realise youve hung your picture slightly wonky - like every time in my case! Hint......It's NOT you that's wonky, it's the boat!!! Cheers David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Just wanted to share a couple of items we've found that are handy. Having got some pictures I wanted to hang, and not wanting to punch hooks into the wood panelling, I've discovered 3M Damage Free Picture Hanging Strips. They can be removed without causing any damage too. Package says 4 strips (one for each corner of a picture) can hold 7.5kg - so I guess if you use just one to hang an item, it could hold the equivalent to 2 packs of sugar. Handy I thought! It works a bit like velcro, so the strips can be detached from each other. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Command-Picture-Hanging-17206-contains/dp/B00404YKZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474197633&sr=8-1&keywords=damage%2Bfree%2C%2B3m%2C%2Bheavy%2Bduty&th=1 These work great as it holds the bottom of frames in on sloping narrowboat walls. Just ordered some from ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bearwood Boster Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 +1 for the 3M strips - it's also easy to do the final "fine adjustments" when you realise youve hung your picture slightly wonky - like every time in my case! ?We also use the 3M strips & have been well pleased with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam & Di Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 They can fail after a while - it does depend on the surface you use them on. I had a picture recently fall from a wall. Although not exactly the same I've always had problems with those things like soap dishes and flannel holders that stick by suction to glass or tiles in a shower as well. They've always failed after a couple of months in my experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Ambrose Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) The portable power pack described sounds like the power bars that we got with our new phones once. They are charged up whenever you can so you always have back up power for anything needing USB charging, I find them very useful. Phil Edited September 19, 2016 by Phil Ambrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampini Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hint......It's NOT you that's wonky, it's the boat!!! Cheers David Whilst that may be entirely possible- I do recall having the same issue when I lived in a house! Thinking of handy gadgets, the OH's daughter recently gave us a rather nifty Rado solar charger. It's round and suctions to the porthole by the bed, has a usb socket and gains enough power during the day to charge my phone overnight - nifty, as there's no sockets near the bed and my battery is always flat come bedtime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampini Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Edited for numpty doublepost... Edited September 19, 2016 by lampini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 The portable power pack described sounds like the power bars that we got with our new phones once. They are charged up whenever you can so you always have back up power for anything needing USB charging, I find them very useful. Phil We just fitted USB charging points around the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac of Cygnet Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Of course when hanging proper framed pictures on the side walls of a boat, they have to be supported at the bottom too, because of the tumblehome. (Is that the right word?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chertsey Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Of course when hanging proper framed pictures on the side walls of a boat, they have to be supported at the bottom too, because of the tumblehome. (Is that the right word?) Hook to take the weight, blu-tak to keep it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 We just fitted USB charging points around the boat. Instead of fenders? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbeerbeerbeerbeer Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Of course when hanging proper framed pictures on the side walls of a boat, they have to be supported at the bottom too, because of the tumblehome. (Is that the right word?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbeerbeerbeerbeer Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Mirror brackets/plates are the easiest and most secure way that I've found. Does mean screwing into the wood mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCat Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Instead of fenders? I should think not.... He knows perfectly well that leaving charging cables dangling round outside of the boat is very dangerous. They can get caught up in locks, wrapped round props and it's a pig trying to hang over the side trying to plug your phone in. Edited September 20, 2016 by QCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Hook to take the weight, blu-tak to keep it in place. Our blu-tak keeps letting go so we are going to try the things recommended above, ( I can't remember what they are but I have ordered them from ebay and I am now going to have even more red wine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayna Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Would this be the thing you hang in your window then plug your phone in and get the charge from it? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Outdoor-Waterproof-5000mAh-Dual-USB-Solar-Power-Bank-Battery-Charger-for-i-phone-/401186047056?var=&hash=item5d688d4450:m:mrKMPmh2umINjdQ22zGI2bA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmcgrath87 Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 We use the sticky strip things for pictures on our boat. (and in our old flat) They've worked well so far. I want one of these handy things next https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MDKGYT6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1U36I426PRK50&coliid=I1B9SQH3KIC0PP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Cal Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I am intrigued as to what you lot are hanging to your walls on your boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 I am intrigued as to what you lot are hanging to your walls on your boats I've got pictures of me kids on the walls. They take an entire wall up between them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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