Are microfibre towels a must on boats?

[pcatterall]

Got stuck in shower at home when I forgot to hang my 'proper' towel near the door.
Had to use the small microfibre cloth which is usually reserved for cleaning the tiles!
Once I mastered the 'dab' technique it worked well.
I had to wring the cloth out a couple of times but it dried me pretty well.
I now use these all the time on the boat, easy to wring out and dry in no time.
I will have to look out for the 'looped' ones as the 'dabbing' process is a little slower.

 

[Cloven]

For those who don't like normal microfibre - and I'm with you on that - but want to save the weight/bulk of an ordinary towel, try Aquis towels. We have used them for years now on the boat & while travelling and they are great.

Originally only available in white and then in a pale green, they are now also available in blue or grey. Go for the XL for a decent bath size towel.

We have just ordered another two through Amazon (they are US imports)

 

[Graham_Wright]

Some time ago, I was excited after buying a wet and dry vacuum cleaner from Wickes. For the bilge, it is wonderful. Fit a clean nozzle,- no towel needed. But, be careful where you point it!

 

[nigelmercier]

I use microfibre cloths all the time. One thing you should be aware of, they need to be rinsed through and dried before first use, or the water runs off. Towels will be the same. Costco do a multipack of cloths that works out about 20p each.

 

[martinteeluck]

We have a sort of "hybrid" pair of microfibre/normal towels - as much as they're volme saving they dry very quickly aswell...nice compromise of comfort, convenience, function and form for our liveaboard space...