Swabbing the deck

[20lbSloughShark]

One thing that I always do in preparation for fishing is drying any water that has worked its way into the boat. If it is a lot; if it just rained, I use big rags and finish off using an old mop to get it perfectly dry. Does anyone else do this, or am I the only one with bare floor? Has anyone found a better way to dry the floor quickly? Is there any tarp that doesn't tear (thus allowing water in)? I'm too cheap for a real boat cover.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

for what I have spent in tarps, I could have had 2 custom boat covers Have never thought about drying the floor, I have always just got the angle enough for a good drain. Maybe putting the boat in the garage, if that is realistic, and put a fan or two in it for an overnight air dry?