Coat Hangers

[KAM]

Just got down to "improve coat hangers" on my to do list. Just wondering what other people use. I usually find my oilies and life jackets have fallen off their hangers into the bottom of the wet locker. I thought it might be worth having rigid hangers that don't swing when the boat heels.

 

[bitbaltic]

The only coat hangers on my boat are metal ones in the bits and bobs box to be used for rodding pipes, routing cables etc

 

[Cbjroms]

Maybe a bit cheeky, but have you seen these: http://www.hangergrips.co.uk/home/? Happy to send you some samples to try if you would like. Just send me a pm.

 

[Cloven]

Got some from Matalan a few days ago.

http://www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2556191/4-pack-pvc-coated-hangers--41cm

The surface has a black plastic "sticky" feel so hopefully should be better than the normal ones. Having said that, I always zip/button up anything that is going on a hanger so the garment cannot slip off.

 

[NormanB]

Well if you have fairly heavy stuff to hang up that you want to stay put - try these designed for motorcycle clothing - http://www.bikertidy.com/acatalog/FITTINGS.html

I use them - simple and does the job so to speak.

 

[pmagowan]

The only coat hangers on my boat are metal ones in the bits and bobs box to be used for rodding pipes, routing cables etc

ditto. I use them for clearing out the limber holes in the bilge. I do not have dry bilges!

 

[pvb]

Tesco wooden suit hangers. Sturdy. 3 for £2.

 

[johnalison]

We have an extensive collection, which is boosted when we do a rally which involves wearing a jacket and tie. My only contribution to our boat's happiness has been to hang my clothes with the hook pointing outwards, so that removing an adjacent hanger doesn't pull it out to fall on the cabin sole.

 

[Hadenough]

Hangers? Jacket? Tie??? It's a boat, hooks, hooks, hooks.

 

[Yngmar]

Asda plastic coat hangers, because there's a Fluxgate compass in the hanging locker. I just close the velcro neck on the foulie jacket, then it can't fall off. They have little "dress hooks" (whatever they're called) on the top, which are perfect for the salopette shoulder straps. Added bonus, they can't rust.