What's the Best Pet on a Boat ?

[boatman61]

A Good Woman..... into Sex, Drugs n Rock n \Roll...
dogs n cats are for folks on Viagra....

[barnakiel]

I would say a roach is nearly perfect. Somehow few cruisers will agree. Then you will discover most cruisers will secretly keep them onboard. Hypocrites.

b.

[sarafina]

Originally Posted by barnakiel

I would say a roach is nearly perfect. Somehow few cruisers will agree. Then you will discover most cruisers will secretly keep them onboard. Hypocrites.

b.

If you have this kind;

Get it neutered!

If ya got this kind....


Wellll.... keepin a pet like this under wraps might be a good idea!

[tropicalescape]

Originally Posted by dpons

Well, you already mention my first choices (turtle and au pair ), so I'd say a gecko. It doesn't bark, yet it will eat cockroaches.

I thought about a gecko too.They do bark or something,when two meet they have this thing that sticks out on their chin and they ..well they bark..DVC

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by boatman61

A Good Woman..... into Sex, Drugs n Rock n \Roll...
dogs n cats are for folks on Viagra....

So.... I'm sexist... I'm old .... whaddya expect....

[zeehag]

Originally Posted by boatman61

So.... I'm sexist... I'm old .... whaddya expect....

boatman-- if there were a male human on board, the cat would have fewer duties....lol...he could be relegated to pet status instead of guard and critter killer.......
and i concur with your previous statement, only, i like men.....

[MarinerJo]

Hmmm, I would say a pair of Ausies (female type) the banter alone would be entertaining nevermind the "drills"

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by zeehag

boatman-- if there were a male human on board, the cat would have fewer duties....lol...he could be relegated to pet status instead of guard and critter killer.......
and i concur with your previous statement, only, i like men.....

.... gorra be careful when I've had a few pints of Murphys.... nearly said "Me too".... OUCH...!!!

[zeehag]

Originally Posted by boatman61

.... gorra be careful when I've had a few pints of Murphys.... nearly said "Me too".... OUCH...!!!

....rofl...

[David M]

The ones that land onboard but don't stick around for long.

[ADMPRTR]

Originally Posted by zeehag

dogs, on the other hand, make great stew not to mention messes to clean and need walking. cats entertain themselves.

But how can one deny the joy of having such a furball: .

Except of course the fur that collects on the upholstery, in the cockpit drain, in the bilge not to mention the need to go to shore every few hours...

[Still Hopefull]

Originally Posted by mbianka

First rule of financial planning if you want to make your money last is:

"Never be responsible for anything that eats"

Too late! I already have a twelve year old son. His mouth is always moving. If he isn't talking he's eating.

[Still Hopefull]

What about a Penthouse pet? I hear they change every month. Nothing like a bit of variety

[Geoduck]

Originally Posted by mbianka

First rule of financial planning if you want to make your money last is:

"Never be responsible for anything that eats"

I say no pets on board except maybe the fish around the boat. Then if you want to feed them place it on the end of a hook and everybody wins.

How about a bullfrog? You could teach it to hop down to the galley and bring you another beer!!???

[Reefmagnet]

I reckon a hen. They eat just about anything including roaches which almost rate as a chook delicacy, produce fresh eggs and if you get sick of it you can always eat it. The only downside is that they are a tad messy and a bit clumsy, so some spares may be needed to replace those that fall overboard.