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Choosing boat accessories

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 9:58
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People who want to buy the boat are surely familiar with the importance of the accessories that the boat has. They are mostly interested in accessories because they add to the price of the boat, sometimes significantly. However, when you already own the boat, you should think about accessories in another light. These are add-ons for your boat and are usually designed to make your boating experience better, more enjoyable and more comfortable. Some accessories, on the other hand, are mandatory and you are obliged by the law to have these. They usually come with the boat when you purchase it, but it is always wise to check whether you have all that is required. In this light, I will here present you with both required add-ons and the ones that will make your boating experience more enjoyable.

different boat parts

Mandatory boat accessories

As I said above, these are the accessories that you are required by law to have on your boat. They are usually there for your safety, so even if you have no regards for the law (as some people do not), you should definitely have these, because they will prove to be very useful if a dangerous situation presents itself. You definitely do not want to be caught in an open sea emergency without these accessories. They can, also, sometimes be the difference between life and death. If you lack these add-ons, you can end up feeling anxious and uncomfortable on the open sea, or it can make your passengers feel like that and that will make their stay on your boat much less enjoyable.

So, in order to feel safer on the open sea, you should check and verify that your boat has all of the following accessories:

Boat lights
life_jacket
safety_kit
boat mirror
boat buoys
boat-stabilizer
boat ladder
boar paddles
anchor

  • Life jackets – They are kind of a first-aid kit in the case that you need to save yourself by jumping off the boat;

  • Anchors and lines – The anchor is considered an accessory, even though it is a very important part of the boat;

  • Ladders – You need ladders to get on and off the boat, when it is in the water;

  • Mirrors – They help navigate the boat at a great length, not having them is like not having rearview mirrors on your car;

  • Paddles – You will definitely need these if your motor fails on the open sea;

  • Safety equipment – Including the first-aid kit, I think that it is quite obvious why this is required;

  • Stabilizers – Unless you want your boat to turn upside-down, with you in it, you will definitely require these;

  • Buoys – Throwing  a buoy in the sea can help someone who is in the water or help mark your way and whereabouts;

  • Lights – Boating in the night can be a great problem if you have no lights;

  • Maintenance equipment – You need to keep your boat in shape, even though you are away from any boat maintenance shop.

If you have all of these, then you are sure to spend your boating time worry-free. If you have checked your boat for these accessories, and some are missing, be sure to contact your boat vendor, or go immediately and purchase them. The importance of these accessories cannot be stressed enough.

Non-mandatory accessories


  • Boat swim platforms


  • Boat speakers


  • Boat fenders


  • Water ski


  • Boat heaters

These kinds of accessories are just add-ons and are not required by the law. They are more concerned with making your boat stay more enjoyable and more fun, than they are concerned with your safety. When you go to shop for the accessories for your boat, you will definitely be amazed at all the various things that you can find to make your boat more fun. Boat accessories have advanced very much and there are numerous ways in which you can have a blasting boating experience. Here are some things that you can buy:

  • Boat heaters – These provide heat for your boat and make sure that you will not spend cold nights on the open sea;

  • Water skies – Why not turn your boating experience into an extreme fun?

  • Boat fenders – These will provide your boat with a brand new and fun look;

  • Radio and speakers – With these, you can make a party on your boat anytime you want;

  • Swim platforms – Be more relaxed when entering the sea and when getting out of it with this accessory.

Of course, the list does not end here. There are many more accessories available for purchase that will provide many hours of fun with your boat. Another advantage of these accessories is that they make your boat more expensive. Every accessory adds to the value of the boat and if you wish to sell, list all you accessories in order to get a better price.

boat to sunset

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