Empty boat!

[Richard]

Ahoy, ahoy, ahoy!Okay..here it is the dark doldrums of the sailing season. My H23 is onshore and completely empty. Now I have to fill it! I am looking forward to my first full season with the boat. I am planning some day sails and a few close-to-shore overnights. So I ask: What are the essentials? What would YOU put in an empty boat? If we put our heads together here, we can come up with a pretty decent must-have list. I will start:local chartsChart #1first aid kitflareshornsearchlightcooler (w/ appropriate beverages)toolbox and toolsPFDsNow copy this list and add your suggestions to the response. It's just that easy!Thanks in advance!Richard"Invictus"

 

[Rick Webb]

Just a Couple More

Fire Extingisher (mounted is much prefered)VHFDewatering device & backupAnchor and line for areaDaytime distress signalCorkscrew

 

[Richard]

Thanks Rick!

Thanks Rick! We're up to 15 items. Here are my list and Rick's. Copy the list below, paste it to your reply, then add your items to it.local chartsChart #1first aid kitflareshornsearchlightcooler (w/ appropriate beverages)toolbox and toolsPFDsFire Extingisher (mounted is much prefered)VHFDewatering device & backupAnchor and line for areaDaytime distress signalCorkscrew

 

[Pete]

boat requirments

Richard,in addition to the all ready listed items leet me add these suggestions,U.S. flagGPSTowboats or Seatow membershipextra dock lines/ emegency tow line for tow or man over board emergencyput together a emergency/safety kitI'm sure there other things and others will mention them. Good Luck !

 

[George Kobernus]

Empty Boat

Gosh this is Fun!U.S. flagGPSTowboats or Seatow membershipextra dock lines/ emegency tow line for towor man over board emergencyEmergency/safety kitlocal chartsChart #1first aid kitflareshornsearchlightcooler (w/ appropriate beverages)toolbox and toolsPFDsExtra bulbsElectrical TapeExtra BungiesFusesxtra Shear Pinxtra Impellerx propBug SpraySnorkle & FinsWheel Grease for Trailerspare tire & bulbs for trailerxtra pins and shacklesLets keep going. I always forget something...

 

[Pat]

Filling the empty boat

A few more for the top of the list:Wife / girlfriend (but not both!)sun glassessunscreenbugscreensolar showerJimmy Buffett CDsbimini or tarplarger boat (to hold all the gear)U.S. flagGPSTowboats or Seatow membershipextra dock lines/ emegency tow line for towor man over board emergencyEmergency/safety kitlocal chartsChart #1first aid kitflareshornsearchlightcooler (w/ appropriate beverages)toolbox and toolsPFDsExtra bulbsElectrical TapeExtra BungiesFusesxtra Shear Pinxtra Impellerx propBug SpraySnorkle & FinsWheel Grease for Trailerspare tire & bulbs for trailerxtra pins and shackles