Keeping a log book aboard can be invaluable during an emergency and a priceless asset when it comes time to sell your houseboat. Beckson Marine's Power Boat and Sailboat Manager Log Books are designed as complete reference and maintenance logs for a vessel.

These books contain pages of equipment checklists, medical and first aid information, owner and vessel details, as well as customs, coast guard and official requirements. Also included are piloting tips and procedures, inventory lists and locations within the craft, float plans for filing and information for each operating system aboard, including engine, rigging, wiring and radio.

In other words, houseboat owners have everything needed if someone else has to suddenly take over captaining the boat. The log books offer laminated quick reference cards for use onboard and ashore. The Power Boat and Sailboat Managers are great to keep on charter boats, too.

Beckson Marine's Power Boat and Sailboat Manager Log Books retail for $39.95 each, but are now available at www.beckson.com for only $23.88.