TOP 7 ITEMS TO KEEP ON YOUR BOAT AT ALL TIMES
                     TOP 7 ITEMS TO KEEP 
ON YOUR BOAT AT 
ALL TIMES 
Life Jackets/throwable Life 
Preservers (Pfd - Personal 
Flotation Devices) 
People on your boat may not be 
wearing them at all times, but make 
1 sure you have life jackets on board that 
fit everyone and can hold their weight. 
Life preservers you can throw out to 
someone in the water can help you 
save lives in an emergency. Stock at 
least one to be prepared for any 
situations that may arise. 
Emergency Signal 
Flares/audio Signaling 
Devices 
Signal flares are essential if you're out 
on the water and need to be spotted so 
2 that someone can come to help you. 
Effective flares should give off high 
amounts of light and smoke to be visible 
at a distance. It's also important to have 
audio signaling devices like a horn and 
whistle so you can alert nearby boats for 
help. 
Fire Extinguisher 
Though fires are rare on boats when 
3 one strikes it can be lethal. Every boat should have a fire extinguisher. Make 
sure the extinguisher is not expired, and 
you know how to use it. 
Plenty Of Water 
When you're out on the water and in the 
4 sun, dehydration can hit pretty quickly. Have plenty of water stocked on your 
boat for each person. Aim to have 16 
ounces per hour per person. 
First Aid Kit 
A first aid kit is essential whenever 
5 you're out boating. It comes in handy for cuts or other small injuries. A well-
stocked first aid kit will also include 
sunscreen so that you can protect your 
skin against the sun. 
Plenty Of Rope And Anchor 
The rope has a thousand uses on a 
6 boat, which is why you should have plenty of it around. From tying yourself 
to the dock or securing items on board, 
you will always need rope while you're 
boating. 
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