The Boat Galley - 16. The importance of checking the instruments

The importance of checking your instruments. Your marine surveyor almost certainly made sure that the instruments on your new boat were working but chances are he or she didn’t check if they were giving accurate readings. This latest edition of The Boat Galley from the inimitable Carolyn Shearlock includes great advice which could prevent catastrophe. Carolyn’s a straight shooter and she’s refreshingly unafraid of admitting to her own mistakes. Her expertise has been gained over many years of living aboard boats in the Sea of Cortez and the Caribbean. This is essential listening for boat owners and anyone contemplating boat ownership.