Boat work often involves spending time on your hands and knees. And whether your decks are fiberglass or teak, it will start to hurt. Here's one easy way to protect your knees.

Summary

When we bought our first cruising boat, we were surprised to find basketball knee pads in a locker. But it didn't take long before we saw the need for knee protection.

Changing the oil, protecting the teak, working on the engine, putting away canned goods–they all required kneeling on a hard floor. But the basketball pads we got from the previous owner were a poor fit. Eventually, we found a perfect substitute. They didn't shift around, provided good cushioning,

Sure, you can use a pad or a scrap of carpet. But we found the pads we bought were superior.

To learn more about the features of the perfect knee pads for boat work, listen to the full podcast. Or check out How to Save Your Knees When Doing Boat Projects.

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig