Even after washing, a houseboat doesn't look its best unless dried to a spot-free finish. But that can be a tiresome, time-consuming task. Shurhold Industries' new incredibly oversized Water Sprite Hand Towel makes fast work of sopping-up and holding vast amounts of water, outperforming cloth towels, sponges and leather chamois.

At 23.5" x 31", the Water Sprite Hand Towel offers over 5 square feet of super-absorbency. Made from a durable, lint-free PVA material, it won't mold or mildew, so it can be stored damp without concern. It's unaffected by common boat-cleaning chemicals and extremely soft for working into tight corners and under handrails.

Unlike a cloth towel or leather chamois that begins to smear water droplets after it's been wrung, Shurhold Industries' Water Sprite Hand Towel keeps absorbing. If it gets dirty, it can be washed with RV soap. It costs $24.98.

Dedicated to educating boat owners, Shurhold provides key tips for boat value preservation at www.shurhold.com. Inventor of the One Handle Does It All system, Shurhold manufactures specialty care items and accessories to clean, polish and detail.

Contact Shurhold, 3119 SW 42nd Ave., Palm City, FL 34990. 800-962-6241; Fax: 772-286-9620. www.shurhold.com.