Log Books.... (For those who actually use them)

Started by cap-couillon, September 01, 2014, 08:25:03 AM

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cap-couillon

Stocking up for departure and need to get some new log books. As an ex-GI, have always liked the old GI "green book" for ships logs, stores lists, etc. If you were ever in the US military, you know the ones I mean.

I like the small (5.5" x 8") ones as you can slip 'em in a gallon zip-lock, but you can get larger sizes (8" x 10.5"). 

What do you use?

Best source I have found is straight from the Industries for the Blind, who supply the DOD with the mil-spec issue. $3.33 for the small ones, $4.41 for the larger ones, free shipping.

https://www.ibexp.com/product/7530002223521
https://www.ibexp.com/product/7530002223525
Cap' Couillon

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Bubba the Pirate

Wow, thanks for that! Those look perfect. I bought a so-called cruising log book when I was picking up my boat. I've done mostly day sailing this summer but I'm already chafing at the limitations of their pages. I will get a few of these.

~~~~~~~/)~~~~~~~
Todd R. Townsend
       Ruth Ann
      Bayfield 29
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

cap-couillon

QuoteI'm already chafing at the limitations of their pages

Know what you mean... never have been one to color inside the lines, me.
These guys have 192 pages, lined each side. I can remember to enter heading, speed, and position with out a reminder. Plenty of room for additional comments as appropriate. Leave a blank line and start a new entry with time and date.  KISS as it were.

Really like the price, and they are built to last. Always keep a spare around for general maintenance notes, reminders of short stores, etc.

Glad it helped someone else. 
Cap' Couillon

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