Boat Jobs You Don’t Wanna Do (Barefoot Travels S6 E3)

Boat Jobs You Donu2019t Wanna Do | Barefoot Travels S6 E3

Living on a boat comes with its fair share of challenges, but perhaps none as daunting as the ever-growing list of jobs that you just donu2019t want to do. The beauty of living life on the waves is the ability to travel and experience different cultures and places. However, spending time fixing your boat in exotic locations can detract from the excitement.The Tedious Nature of Boat WorkWhether itu2019s a small job or a big one, boat work can quickly become tedious. The lure of adventure beckons, from exploring the countryside on a motorbike to ziplining through trees. Why spend time scrubbing your boat when you could be enjoying exotic experiences?Projects That Donu2019t Hold Up as ExpectedOf course, not all boat projects are equally satisfying. There have been projects on Barefoot that havenu2019t held up as expected. This leads to the frustrating necessity of having to redo jobs. Nobody wants to redo a previously completed task.The Trampoline: A Long Overdue FixA perfect example is the trampoline on Barefoot, which has been a source of concern for quite some time. Every step taken on the trampoline caused a ping and didnu2019t feel safe. Months later, it was finally addressed, with Carl offering assistance to get the task completed.The Importance of Maintaining Your BoatKeeping up with maintenance on your boat can sometimes fall by the wayside in favor of traveling and having fun. However, there are some jobs that just cannot be ignored for too long without posing safety risks.Upcoming Projects and To-Do List ItemsThe repair of the trampoline is just one task on Davey’s list, with additional items such as dog netting that need attention. These jobs are tedious and often put off until less exciting times. The nav station door handle has even been on a sticky note for quite some time.Are You in the Same Boat?Barefoot Travels wants to know if this is just them or if others are also faced with the same predicament of having jobs on their boat that they simply donu2019t want to do. Share your own experiences in the comments below.Final ThoughtsUltimately, living on a boat offers an incredible way of life, full of adventure and exploration. However, it also comes with its fair share of mundane tasks that are essential to maintain the boat’s functionality and safety.In this episode of Barefoot Travels, Davey and Erica discuss some of the jobs on their list that they donu2019t want to do but must tackle eventually. If you live on a boat or maintain one, share your own experiences in the comments below.