Must Have Marine Accessories For All Your Boating Needs

Spending time on the water is a great way to enjoy nature and you can participate in a wide variety of activities, ranging from peacefully relaxing fishing jaunts, to exciting and exhilarating water sports; such as tubing and wakeboarding.

Regardless of your preference, they all have one thing in common – they involve water. Therefore, being prepared and having the right accessories on-board will make it safer and more enjoyable.

The Basics Every Boat Needs

Regardless of the vessel, nobody should leave the dock without necessary items available and in good repair on the boat. The law requires certain items and equipment, such as functional life jackets for every passenger, to be present, and organisational skills will ensure you have others. It is imperative that first aid supplies and basic repair tools are carried with you to ensure that you are prepared for any scenario that may arise.

A practical list of equipment should include:

• Properly fitting life jackets for every passenger
• A well outfitted tool kit that includes pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers and ratchets
• Proper sun protection including sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and appropriate attire. Speaking of attire, investing in custom boating apparel can significantly enhance your boating experience. Websites like The Custom Captain offer a variety of boating-themed clothing that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional in a boating environment. This includes spill-resistant materials, quick-drying fabrics, and designs that provide both comfort and protection.
• An anchor and dock lines
• A properly equipped trailer with necessary lights, winches and tie downs
• A VHF radio for communications, either fixed or handheld
• A spare battery in case of emergency

Providing these basics should ensure that passengers enjoy a safe voyage. However, there are even more accessories that those who love life on the water may find valuable, a GPS system on your boat can be a great idea for example.

Some are even integrated with ‘fish finders’ to provide a dual dual-purpose function. Other items that may be useful include a portable jumper box, spare drain plug, prop, and a battery monitoring system.

Battery monitoring systems are more than just voltmeters and can monitor every aspect of the boats battery system, alerting when necessary, and providing information as to how many amp hours remain, as well as how much power has been consumed.

If you are looking to add a little luxury to your water experiences you may want to consider useful accessories such as a Wi-Fi and cellular rangebooster to bring technology with you, or a universal hot foot throttle system.

This system effectively turns any outboard motor into a floor mounted gas pedal setup, so that you are able to drive your boat like a car to provide better handling and more accurate speed control. Marine accessories are available to cover every need or desire you may have, in terms of outfitting your boat, and the customisation options are endless.

Fishing and Water sports

As well as being able to buy accessories to personalise your boats setup, there are some wonderful accessories available to transform the look and usability of your boat.

The fishing industry offers incredibly useful and innovative accessories such as rod riggers, customised seating, electronic radar and fish finding equipment, as well as much more. Specialised containers and coolers are available for holding your catch and keeping it fresh, with further options for storing bait, tackle and other gear.

If more adventurous water sports are your preferred style, accessory makers have taken care of that as well, and there is a broad array of different products on the market to enhance your fun. Products like; various sized tubes, water skis, knee and wake boards, as well as all the ropes and rigging necessary for safe use of these items.

Recreational Accessories

There are many cool recreational accessories available for boats, whatever you’re using them for. Consider investing in a mounted grill or barbeque for the boat, or outfitting it with a satellite television antenna.

From the smallest detail like cup holders, to bigger logistics like waste and sanitation, there are ample marine accessories to suit whatever you’re looking for.

Megan is an Australian Journalist who has been travelling and blogging since 2007, with the main aim of inspiring others to embark on their own worldwide adventure. Her husband Mike is an American travel photographer, and together they have made the world their home.

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