Onboard Safety
Onboard Safety
03-06-2002 | 09:20 AM
#2
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Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Kissimmee, Florida
Beyond the requisite life jackets, first aid kit, extinguishers, flares, VHF, GPS, searchlight and charts, nothing.
I don't go offshore so I don't feel the need for a life raft or an EPIRB. If I did, those would be the top items on my Christmas wish list.
But then, our boat is only 22 ft long. How far could I go?
I don't go offshore so I don't feel the need for a life raft or an EPIRB. If I did, those would be the top items on my Christmas wish list.
But then, our boat is only 22 ft long. How far could I go?
Last edited by Iggy; 03-06-2002 at 09:23 AM.
03-06-2002 | 09:21 AM
#3
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Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Chicago, IL
you mean besides my first-aide kit. The Orion signal flare kit. 3 fire extinguishers. a small carry on tool box and a small bag with a handheld VHF and GPS and some warm cloths just incase all hell breaks loose?
Um.......just a cooler of drinks to makes all my worries dissapear!
Um.......just a cooler of drinks to makes all my worries dissapear!
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03-06-2002 | 09:40 AM
#5
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Besides the standard CG required regiment(life preservers, fire extinguisher, flares, air horn, throwable floation)
- Basic Tool Kit
- Spare Fluids(Oil, Gear Lube, Coolant)
- Spare Prop(Prop nut, socket, wrench, lock tab washer)
- 12V Jumper Box
- VHF
- Goggles with Rain-X
- Rain Ponchos
- Towels, spare clothes
- Spot Light, Flash Light
- Spare Belt
- Cell Phone
- First Aid Kit
03-06-2002 | 11:10 AM
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From: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Hmmmm.
Everyone forgot one of the most important items you can carry.
A good strong tow rope. Preferably one that has a bridle that can attach to the transom eyes. You never want to tow from the ski cleat. (carry a very sharp knife in case you have to cut the tow line.)
Something else you should have is a wind anchor so that if your adrift it will slow you down.
A good strong tow rope. Preferably one that has a bridle that can attach to the transom eyes. You never want to tow from the ski cleat. (carry a very sharp knife in case you have to cut the tow line.)
Something else you should have is a wind anchor so that if your adrift it will slow you down.
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03-06-2002 | 11:24 AM
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From: Coastal North Carolina
Pretty much the same stuff as everyone else has listed, but I also carry a second set of ground tackle. (Fortress anchors are nice an light, and work well in the bottom around here.) If you've ever been adrift where there are strong currents and shipping lanes, you'll know why.....
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