On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:04:56 -0400, Sailaway
wrote:

Don White wrote:
Normally, the log is kept by the boat's owner/captain. Nice ones are
available at any Marine Supply store. You could make a rough one on
the Excell computer program and include columns & data about any trips
such as time of departure, events underway, arrival time, boat/motor
maintenance, etc.


I am curious about this. Since I got back into boating (and after my
years of Navy/Army and shipboard experience - all where logbooks were
required) I have had numerous discussions with boat owners/sailors about
logbooks and most said they don't use them. I find this odd - anyone
have any thoughts on this?

My logbook is more like a diary. Date, destination, people onboard,
events, lenght of trip etc. Makes nice reading during long winter. Any
neat looking notebook will do.

Have another notebook to record engine hours, maintenance
etc.Checklists for spring & fall maintenance. And make sure to
document any new gear you install. Dont think you remember electical
wires after a few years. I also keep a to-do list and give tasks,
maintenance etc priority: fix or install as soon as possible or
nice-to-have-if-possible ideas.

Could also have a third notebook to be used for taking notes enroute.
Helps to keep your logbook neat. Maybe take notes of weather forecast
etc.

And if you navigate offshore and use traditional methods (for fun or
as backup in case your GPS fails), have a separate notebook for
navigation. Calculations, writing down your position every few hours
etc.

Mika







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