"Stephen Trapani" wrote in message
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Thanks everyone for the replies. We didn't take the dog on the weekend
cruise last weekend, but we will try, I think, on the next one. I have a
Sportcat that we haven't been using because it's too heavy to put on and
pull off the dock platform all the time, but I'm reconsidering that for
the sake of the dog. That boat is as solid as a rock. I think we'll try
the piece of astroturf trick, put it down in the cockpit then douse it in
the water and wash down the cockpit with a bucket of water too, if he
manages to use it. If not we can throw out the anchor and take him ashore.

If we decide to take him, I'll get one of those PFDs or just a harness to
lift him with. I think I can lift him if I'm up on deck. If not I'll use
the topping lift or a halyard. I can't imagine him being able to climb up
the transom ladder, but I'll sure let him try.

Hadn't though of his water dish sloshing around. I've been wanting to hook
up a hose bib to the water system and this gives me the perfect excuse!

Stephen

For the sake of those sharing harbors with you, please don't wash the dog
poop into any area where you cannot also dump your own waste.