Log Books

[Bayliner1952]

Hello there,
I have been looking at a few log books to keep on my boat to document my trips out on the water. This spring will be my second year on the water and I have a hard time remembering how many times I have gone out. I have a 95' Bayliner Capri' 1952.
I am looking for a log book that I can look back to see passangers, travel, fuel, etc.

Who uses what?

Thanks for the input, I cant seem to find any decent reviews.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Log Books

Why do you need to remember all that stuff?
An hr meter on the ignition is useful if you need to keep track for maintenance.

I do boating to get away from all that stuff.

 

[1fishbone]

Re: Log Books

I have many log books going back a number of years...nice to look back at memories!
Time to order more:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=log+book&x=11&y=18

 

[Dick Sorensen]

Re: Log Books

Whoa Jonesq.....Are you kidding me! I've kept a continuous log since 1990 on everything related to boating/boating experiences. Who, what, where, when and how to each trip....no, not the ones where you just go out to push the water around on your local body....but each trip I've taken. Where I put in at..the navigation part of the trip, what restaurants we stopped at...and religiously, when I replaced something on the boat, or repaired it....or added new. I refer back to it for a history of oil changes...anything mechanical. A written record is not only vital for maintenance but on cold winter days (I am in Ohio) I can refer to when planning next season's trips...I find a written log book to be a great tool.

 

[JimS123]

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I started mine in 1984 when we bought a brand new boat. Still have the boat today, and have added logs in our other boats as well.

I can tell you when I went out, where, with whom, water and air temp, no. of fish caught. Also, a complete maintenance record indexed to the hour meter.

Is the water warmer or colder on this day this year compared to other years? Is the fishing best the first week of June or some other time? Don't know? I DO.

Didn't have a computer back then so I used a spiral notebook thet fit in the glove compatment perfectly. Made spreadsheets on the pages and have hand written in the data ever since.

 

[BTMCB]

Re: Log Books

Whoa Jonesq.....Are you kidding me! I've kept a continuous log since 1990 on everything related to boating/boating experiences. Who, what, where, when and how to each trip....no, not the ones where you just go out to push the water around on your local body....but each trip I've taken. Where I put in at..the navigation part of the trip, what restaurants we stopped at...and religiously, when I replaced something on the boat, or repaired it....or added new. I refer back to it for a history of oil changes...anything mechanical. A written record is not only vital for maintenance but on cold winter days (I am in Ohio) I can refer to when planning next season's trips...I find a written log book to be a great tool.

Ditto!!!

 

[Bayliner1952]

Re: Log Books

Just the Type of responses I was looking for. It will be nice to remember where we went and how long it took us.
I am planning another trip out to Block Island for next season. I don't know how much fuel I used last year, or what phone number I called to reserve a slip for dinner at "Champlains" (best restaurant in RI) who was enjoyable to have on the trip. There are so many moments that I would like to look back on in the future.

Do you guys keep a separate log book for outings vs. maintenance?

 

[sasto]

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I started a log in '89 documenting my travels. I made my own. I documented everything from names of friends I made and guests onboard, weather conditions, tides, fish caught, restarants ate at, marinas stayed in, maintenance and repairs done, fuel used,....

Made it more like a diary than a log. I would purchace a cool hardbound notebook each year. Each is different. Hope you find something that meets your needs.

 

[Bluepike]

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I had been keeping track of the above mentiuoned things in a spiral bound notebook and then was given a spiral bound log book from a Marine supply store. It has seperate tabs thru out the book for things like maint. fuel useage, etc. with the largest section for cruising notes.

Three clicks and I found them for sale on this site. Most of them are out of stock though.

 

[Bondo]

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Why do you need to remember all that stuff?
An hr meter on the ignition is useful if you need to keep track for maintenance.

I do boating to get away from all that stuff.

Ayuh,... Me Too....

I was a Trucker for over 10 years, 'n I kept a logbook for All that time......

It weren't then, 'n it ain't now, my favorite waste of time....

 

[tswiczko]

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I have a 4 1/2 by 7 leather bound journal that does well for me. Nothing fancy, I make my own tabs, and they cost about 7 dollars.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Log Books

Ayuh,... Me Too....


It weren't then, 'n it ain't now, my favorite waste of time....

Watching TV for endless hours is a waste of time...
Watching fat guys run around a field with a football while they collect $millions is a waste of time...
Talking on a cell phone "whatcha dooin" is a waste of time...
Reading romance novels is a waste of time...
Putting coins or bills in a machine at the casino is a waste of time...

Being out in the boat...priceless
Documenting what you love to do....priceless.

All depends on your persuasion.

 

[Beefer]

Re: Log Books

Well, I've never used one, but after reading this thread, I ordered one on Amazon ($0.96+$3.99). Now if I actually use it, it may be fun.