Essential Accessories for Your Boat
Owning a body offers a fun hobby that enables you to practice new skills and explore new areas of the world. You can take your boat along quiet lakes or brave the open seas, whether solo or with your family and family.
There are lots of great accessories you can invest in to maximize your comfort as you’re sailing. Below, we’ve listed some boating essentials to make your trips enjoyable and safe.
Kitchen Accessories
If your boat is large enough for a kitchen area, even if it’s only small, you’ll need a few essentials. These include food-prepping, food storage, dining essentials, and an area to wash and clean your dinnerware.
Essentials include a basic stove where you can heat up food, a fridge to keep your ingredients fresh, and utensils to create good and healthy food choices. You’ll also need one or two boat sinks where you can wash up after dinner. If you can accommodate more cookware in your boat, consider a toaster and kettle for quick, easy meals and hot drinks.
First Aid Kit
You never know when accidents might occur while you’re out on your boat, so having a fully equipped first aid kit on board is essential. Keep your kit someone that’s easily accessible in the event of an emergency and replace items as soon as you use them, so you’ve always got the essentials in there.
Make sure your first aid box contains bandages, antiseptic wipes, medical tape, scissors, and prescription medications that you take regularly. If you or anyone you take out on your boat is prone to motion sickness, stock your first aid kit with some antiemetics, too.
Life Jackets
Safety should be your top priority when you’re on your boat. Life jackets are essential for keeping you safe in an accident. If your boat begins to sink and you’re thrown into the water, you can use your life jacket to keep yourself afloat until help arrives.
Make sure you have enough life jackets to provide safety for you and every guest you plan on taking out to sea on your boat. If you have children, purchase child’s life jackets, which are smaller and better fitted for youngsters. Replace your life jackets as soon as they start to show signs of wear and tear.
Anchoring System
Anchoring your boat securely to the dock is necessary when you’re not using it or want your boat to remain stationary for an extended period (such as if you’re fishing or want to admire the scenery).
A reliable anchoring system should include an anchor, chain, and rode for maximum safety. You might need to purchase a specific type of anchor for your boat. You must also consider the type of seabed on which you’re resting your boat, as this will impact the type of anchor you need for your boat.
