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Yacht Shoe Bins

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by rmjranch, Dec 7, 2014.

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  1. Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

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    You're not the only one with the broken toes and fingers from boats.....LOLOLOL not to mention the many times I've played slip and slide yet didn't break anything. I do try to wear shoes on boats as much as possible.

    One owner I worked for bought a few wicker baskets from IK yacht design in Dania Beach, they were SO expensive I thought that each one came with a real cobra and flute!!!!!!!!!
  2. NEO56

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    Let me start off by saying I HATE wearing shoes! Never have liked them since the age of 6. The only time I wear shoes on a boat is when lines are in the water. Stepping on a gaff or treble hook can ruin your day. I feel more sure footed on a boat being barefoot, even climbing towers. I always put out socks with the rubber strips on the bottoms. First of all, it seems to put people more at ease, they feel more like their home as opposed to being a "guest", and anyone I invite aboard, I want them to be relaxed and comfortable. The only time I've ever hurt myself on a boat was while wearing boat shoes to inspect a new purchase of a used Hatteras that had four steep short steps to the staterooms, the carpet was worn and I slipped on the third step and seriously injured my spine, I told the new proud owners I was fine, but it took just over a month for my back to heal. Wouldn't have happened barefoot. Oh, and about the cleanliness issue, I put out two foot baths, one with hydrogen peroxide and water and the other with water and foot towels prior to putting on socks, there are people who are self conscious about their foot odor. Oh, and broken toes are no big deal, once you're through with jumping around and cussing like a drunk sailor...you just pull on it till it snaps back in place and tape it to the toe next to it. Other than my big toe, I've broken every toe on both feet at least once a couple of them twice.
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  3. YachtForums

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    I've stubbed more toes than I can count on boats, but it was a slip & fall that permanently put shoes on my feet. Barefoot on your own boat may be fine; you know where the hazards lay, but on someone else's boat my toes tend to seek splints. I've had a couple of slips that left me with hematomas on my elbows or hips, but when my head the deck it knocked some sense into me. I wear white sole shoes on boats now and I won't be offended if you don't invite me aboard. Shoe scuffs come off. Scars don't.
  4. T.T.

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    And keep the varnish off of steps and ladders!! If one must have, for some reason, varnish on steps and ladders please use and maintain an effective non skid on at least the leading surfaces.
  5. olderboater

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    And avoid having ladders, having stairs instead.
  6. captholli

    captholli Senior Member

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    We have always had boat interior /deck shoes and then street /dock shoes never to be interchanged. No shoes on deck is a good way to lose a valuable crew member for months. Broken or even severely bruised toes or heels take along time to rehabilitate .
    I agree with the skin oils and fungi statement for going sans shoes interior wise. Good door mat placement will take care of soles.
  7. NEO56

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    I really don't care what you wear, you are always welcome aboard anything I own, along with your other half. I'm sure some members here would like you to wear dress shoes with black soles and walk heavy heel first.;)