I decided that the best protection for my Breedlove was the
purchase of a Takamine.

Yep. I used to take my Martin with me but eventually bought a Baby Taylor as
my "Travel" guitar. My biggest problem with my D-18 though, was space. I can
fit the Baby Taylor in the storage areas under the seats in my small
cruising sailboat. I couldn't stash the Martin anywhere so it was always
secured somehow in the V Birth when we were underway.

I know of another sailor who replaced his guitar with a mandolin for use on
his boat. Not a bad thought, IMO.

Good luck with the drums! Sounds like a great gig. ;-)

Frank Wiewandt