Yeah, bad mounting pressure is probably the bigger culprit most of the time. I've had more issues from forgetting to peel the plastic off the cooler base than from the paste pattern.

Exactly. I switched to a blank notebook with just a date and lost the washi tape entirely.

Did the operator mention anything about checking conditions before you left the dock? Ngl, sometimes the charter crew is chasing that boat payment and roll out even when they know viz is shot. Tbh I think a lot of places figure you'll just deal with it since they already have your money.

Does it feel like once you see the difference in one area, you start noticing the same kind of thing everywhere? I mean, it's like using the good stuff on your lawn mower or even just washing your car with decent soap instead of dish soap. The payoff shows up way later, not right away. Your engine is proof that spending a little extra upfront saves a ton of hassle down the road. It's a quiet, slow win that most people never even see until it's too late.

Total game changer once I stopped softening butter in the microwave.