Embarking on your first boating experience as a new vessel owner is always an exciting adventure, however before you take the chance to venture out, ensure that you have your safety well taken care of with these essential boating accessories.
The correct boating accessories improve safety, comfort as well as fun for all involved on each trip. These essentials are applicable to you whether you love fishing, watersport or relaxing cruises, so without further waiting let us start our list with some practical essentials
Personal Floatation Device (a.k.a Life Jacket):
Safety Always comes first, hence having an approved life jacket on board is one of the most critical elements you should have available on your vessel.
These help the wearer to stay afloat and prevent drowning should they accidentally fall overboard, the vessel capsizes or have some other water-based emergency and are often a legal requirement in many situations where you are boating.
.They often come customized for your specific water activity such as paddling, Skiing, SUP, or boating, so best to ensure you have the correct kind for your activity.
Throwable Floatation Device:
This has a similar use as a life jacket, however is used if somebody who is not equipped with a life jacket falls overboard.
The personal floatation device gets cast out towards the person in need for them to grab hold. They can then be reeled in with the attached rope or line to assist with aid.
A throwable floatation device is a legal essential on most boats.
First Aid Kit
Accidents can happen at any time on board a floatijng vessel, with the water being a very precarious and isolated environment to be in. Ensure you are adequately prepared for any unexpected emergency with a sufficiently stocked first aid kit.
Ensure the kit is accessible to everyone on board, clearly marked or sign-posted and stocked with essential medical supplies such as antiseptic, bandages and pain relievers.
Emergency Tool kit
Unexpected repairs on the open waters could be needed at any moment, and an emergency toolkit is the ideal accessory to keep you going in an electrical or mechanical jam.
These essential emergency repairs can often be completed with a quick-fix and carrying toolkit of the essential items keeps you ready for this eventuality.
Stocking only the essentials will keep the weight to a minimum and practical.
Think of including the following:
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Hammer
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Multi-Tool
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Electrical Tape
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Wrenches & Screwdrivers
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Pliers
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Spare Parts (such as spare spark plugs which very often need replacing)
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A set of work gloves
Fire Extinguisher
In addition to your toolkit, one of the most important elements not to forget to carry on-board is a fire extinguisher to handle any fire hazards. This is in the event of any situation where the engine could become overheated or catch alight.
It is good to have it sign posted along with your medical aid kit in order for all passengers to be aware.
Personal location beacon
Another item that goes well with the life jacket and floatation device is the personal locator beacon.
This is the ultimate device for giving you peace of mind when out on the open water, and will send your GPS location to a number of emergency and rescue teams when activated; it is a boating essential.
Portable Anemometer
An anemometer is a device you can use to measure the wind speeds as well as other meteorological parameters such as wind speeds, temperature, moisture and other associated conditions useful to boaters.
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