These are some questions people frequently ask about our bath boats:

Q. Do the boats float?

A. Yes. We made our first boats in 1971. Those boats still float just as they did the first day they were launched.

Q. For what age child are these boats appropriate?

A. They are often purchased for baby showers, as well as for older children, with a more age-appropriate design. The boats also make a one-of-a-kind shower gift. In addition, we make many boats for weddings and for retirement parties. Anyone who takes a bath will appreciate the company of a bath boat.

Q. How long DO they last?

A. They will last a long, long time. We could tell you stories. Just keep your boat away from the puppy.

Q. Are they child-safe?

A. Yes. Our paints conform to ASTM D-4236 standards. The Minnesota-grown wood we use is, well, organic.

Q. Can I order a special boat for a birth or a wedding or for a special occasion?

A. Of course. We include custom-order boats on our online shopping page. (Click here.)

Q. How secure is my credit card information when I place an order on-line?

A. We use the AmeriCart shopping security service. Since the beginning of the Web site in mid-1999, I have taken literally thousands of orders without one complaint or problem arising from credit card use. The AmeriCart system breaks 16-digit Visa/Mastercard numbers in two parts. I get the first ten numbers with your initial order. When I send your boats out, I go to a secure americart site where I use a password to get the last 6 numbers, and then combine them to complete the transactions by phone line. Your credit card number is never complete in any one place — either in print or "on-line."