{"id":5514,"date":"2022-05-20T15:35:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T15:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/?p=5514"},"modified":"2024-08-26T16:45:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T16:45:12","slug":"10-pieces-of-safety-equipment-for-your-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/10-pieces-of-safety-equipment-for-your-boat\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Pieces of Safety Equipment for Your Boat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether cruising lakes or navigating the ocean, safety is paramount to boating. Preparation is the key to enjoying all that it has to offer. By equipping yourself with the right safety gear and knowledge, you can significantly reduce risks and ensure a memorable experience for everyone on board. Here\u2019s a list of essential safety equipment that every boater should have with them on the water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11192 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sea-tow-safety-equipment-vhf-radio.webp\" alt=\"must-have safety equipment to keep on your boat VHF Radio\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">A BACKUP VHF<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s incredibly important to have a VHF radio on board. You can\u2019t assume you will always have cell service\u2026 especially on the open water. One VHF radio is good, a backup is even better. If you have a fixed mount, also carry a handheld in case your primary unit fails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17231 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sea-tow-boating-safety-tips-mob.webp\" alt=\"fell marine mob wireless engine cut off device\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">WIRELESS ENGINE CUT-OFF DEVICES<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most boats and Personal Water Crafts (PWCs) feature engine cut-off lanyards. These attach to the boat operator and when pulled free of their connection to the helm, immediately shut down the engine. Most boaters do not use this safety feature because of the limitations it puts on movement. Problem solved! The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/buy.fellmarine.com\/collections\/mob-wireless-man-overboard-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MOB+ Wireless Man OverBoard System from FELL Marine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an innovative wireless alternative. In an overboard situation, the engine will shut down due to the xFOB being underwater or more than 50 feet away from the vessel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17242 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sea-tow-boating-safety-tips-EPRIB-boat.webp\" alt=\"acr epirb (emergency position indicator radio beacon) on pilot house of boat\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acrartex.com\/product-category\/marine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPIRB<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acrartex.com\/products\/globalfix-v6-epirb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacons)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are radio transmitters designed to be installed or kept on board your boat. They are automatically activated after floating free of a sunken vessel or can be manually activated in an emergency. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To register your EPIRB (mandatory) or update your contact information visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/beaconregistration.noaa.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beaconregistration.noaa.gov<\/a>. If you have purchased a vessel with an existing EPIRB, immediately update the EPIRB registration and contact information. Do not forget to test your EPIRB according to manufacturer instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17237 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sea-tow-boating-safety-tips-PLB-fisherman-boating-4.webp\" alt=\"acr plb (personal locator beacon on man\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acrartex.com\/product-category\/marine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">THE PLB OPTION<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acrartex.com\/products\/resqlink-view\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are made for personal use. They provide worldwide coverage of your location in an emergency. PLBs must be manually activated and do require registration. Easily portable, PLBs stay with you as you transfer from vessel to vessel and can be used anywhere on both water and land.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17233 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sea-tow-foundation-life-jacket-loaner-station.webp\" alt=\"sea tow foundation yellow life jacket loaner station\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>LIFE JACKETS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life jackets save lives, but only if they are worn. The U.S. Coast Guard requires children under the age of 13 to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wear <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">them. Anyone older is only required to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> life jackets on board. It\u2019s always best to wear a <a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/blog\/how-to-properly-fit-a-child-in-a-life-jacket\/\">properly fitting<\/a> life jacket &#8211; regardless of the requirement. You never know when you\u2019ll need one. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re heading out on the water and you don\u2019t have the proper size or enough for your passengers, borrow one from a <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/boatingsafety.com\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Station<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17235 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sea-tow-boating-tips-flare.webp\" alt=\"signaling gear - flare\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SIGNALING GEAR<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get help to your position or to notify someone of a problem, you\u2019ll need to carry signaling gear. For non-powered boats on inland lakes and rivers, a mirror is usually sufficient, but if you are on a power boat heading out on coastal waters, you\u2019ll need to carry<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/blog\/flare-education\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> traditional flares or an E-Flare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.5rem;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17239 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sea-tow-boating-tips-captain-extra-line.webp\" alt=\"sea tow captain holding extra line-rope on boat\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ANCHOR AND EXTRA LINE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-anchoring\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anchoring is a basic skill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that every boater needs to know and master. The anchor should be strong enough for the type and size of boat that you\u2019re using. It should also be rated for the bottom type that is found in the area where you are boating. Have extra lines on board for doubling down when tying up or in other unforeseen scenarios where you might need it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FIRE EXTINGUISHER<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have a fire extinguisher on board that is rated for marine use if your boat has an engine. Make sure you have the right type and quantity, and ensure they are well-maintained and in working order for the safety of you, your passengers, and your vessel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17236 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sea-tow-boating-safety-tips-first-aid-kit-2.webp\" alt=\"first aid kit in bag\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FIRST AID KIT<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boaters should always have first aid supplies to treat common injuries like cuts, scrapes, bites, and\/or stings on board your vessel. Basic supplies include bandages, gauze, alcohol wipes, antibiotic ointment, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Increase the quantities so you\u2019re prepared to treat multiple injuries. Also include items that will help with basic survival in the event you get stranded like water, snacks, sunscreen, something to keep you warm, and a multipurpose tool like a pocket knife to name a few.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17248 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sea-tow-boating-tips-for-sea-tow-members.webp\" alt=\"sea tow member fishing with family - yellow sea tow boat in background\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BOATING SAFETY COURSE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Most states have boater education requirements that must be completed before operating any boat with a motor. This includes PWCs, small fishing boats, pontoons, and various sizes of powerboats. Courses are available in-person and online, accommodating even the busiest of schedules. A boating safety course gives people the foundational knowledge of how to operate on the water with a good understanding of the &#8220;rules of the road,&#8221; As well as what is expected of them as an operator and what boaters should be expecting of each other. Not only is the knowledge about boating safety critical, but getting your boating license can even land discounts on boat insurance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11196 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/safety-equipment-sea-tow-membership-card.webp\" alt=\"must-have safety equipment to keep on your boat Sea Tow membership\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/membership\/\">SEA TOW MEMBERSHIP<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always have a backup plan. It\u2019s often said \u201cwhen the unexpected happens\u201d because no one ever plans on needing help on the water. Having an on-water assistance membership with Sea Tow provides Peace of Mind on the Water\u2122. Use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/membership\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">membership advisor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find the one that fits your boating needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether cruising lakes or navigating the ocean, safety is paramount to boating. 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