proper vents and usually depend on their large open- not shrink if wet and should be easily removable

k if wet and should be easily removable for

ing windows or ports for ventilation. This is fine in drying if it gets damp, or it may develop musty
good weather when the crew is aboard to open the odors. A high quality indoor-outdoor carpet is a good
windows, but it is not worth much in rainy weather choice. Otherwise, cabin soles should be teak or
or when the boat is locked up at the dock during the painted wood.
week. Deep fiddles are essential on all locker tops,
Both power and sail boats can make use of the tables, and shelves in order to keep things in place.

new solar-powered "flying saucer" vents produced by They should be 2 inches high. Fiddles are rarely seen

Nicro Fico and others. There are also cowl vents with on dinette tables in small craft because the table top

built-in rain and spray guards that can be very useful doubles as a berth bottom. A wase owner has remove-
on all boats. able fiddles fitted. Drawers should have a strong,

Adequate ventilation goes a long way toward positive catch or be designed to lift 'A inch to open.
eliminating musty odors and mildew, which can Locker doors should also be fitted with positive
creep in when the boat is left unused for any length catches or turn-buttons. The magnetic catches seen

of time. on many small craft are not practical because they are
too weak to hold hea\7 items in a seaway and are
prone to rust. Hardware of solid brass, bronze, or

stainless steel is the only type suitable for vessels.

Furnishings
Plated steel, Zamac, or similar junk does not last.

A boat should not resemble a floating palace. Bear Cushions and mattresses covered with Naugahyde
in mind: anything that can be scratched, chipped, stay dry until someone sleeps on them; then they get

stained, waterlogged, knocked over, fallen against, or wet, sticky, and uncomfortable. They are a real mis-

damaged in any way, will be. If you furnish accord- ery in warm weather. Terr)'-cloth or sailcloth covers

ingly, you will have a much happier ship. are more comfortable to sleep on and dry easily if

Plain painted furniture with natural trim to suit is they do get wet. They can also be removed easily for

easy to maintain. Galley, table, and locker tops of cleaning if they are made with large zippers. The zip-

Formica are excellent if you remember that such sur- pers should be nylon or brass, never steel, for obvi-

faces are very slippery, and that items placed on them ous reasons. Fancy fabrics such as velours, silks, and
have a Hfe of their ovwi in any kind of a sea. Bulk- velvets have no place on a yacht, where they are sub-

heads and other large surfaces can also be Formica jected to salt water, spilled coffee —what have you.
covered to reduce maintenance. Carpeting should Leave them in your drawing room.

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