The Univeral Hanger comes with rubber caps to protect the upper and lower ends. We removed the cap for this photo.

One thing missing on almost every boat is enough convenient storage. Hoses, docklines and the like have a nasty habit of getting underfoot at the least convenient moment. Or, if the item you need right now is buried in a lazarette under a pile of PFDs, it can become a hassle just getting to it.

Over the years, we’ve encountered literally dozens of gadgets designed to help organize storage. Some have been well thought out; some have been dogs. Recently we discovered one that’s simple (simple is good!), effective, versatile, and easy to use. It’s the Universal Hanger. …