Every Sailor Could Use a Quickie

Quickie

This always happens on our boat. We decide to move something from one location to another and months later when we look for the item, we can’t find it. The primacy-recency effect kicks in and all we remember is where we used to store it. So it was, that yesterday I was looking for a [...]

Head 101

Head

I never enjoyed cleaning the bathroom on land and it is no less enjoyable cleaning the head on a boat. However, because a marine toilet (head) uses saltwater, you cannot use bathroom products that you would normally use for home. Do not put anything in your head that you don’t want to have to fish out later. Sorry, but there isn’t a delicate [...]

The Care and Cleaning of Lexan Windows

New Lexan window at bow. Crazed Lexan window at starboard.

Our boat has Lexan windows and in spite of its strength. Lexan is prone to scratches and requires special care. When salt water dries, it leaves crystals behind. Therefore, to avoid scratching of the Lexan, you must use lots of fresh water when cleaning. I add a squirt of biodegradable, gentle dish soap to a [...]