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Emergency EquipmentThe key to being safe on the water in your boat is to ensure that you have a comprehensive selection of emergency equipment at your disposal. Emergency equipment makes up some of the most essential items that you will ever need to purchase as a boat owner, and just because you never expect to have to rely on it does not mean you should be ill-prepared. Properly fitted and tested emergency equipment can, in a worst case scenario, save your boat from sinking or even save passengers from death should the unthinkable occur. We have compiled a list of chandlers and boat suppliers who stock emergency equipment up and down the United Kingdom. If you already own a boat then you will find our comprehensive selection of emergency equipment suppliers invaluable, and if you have just purchased your first vessel then be sure to purchase anything you need before setting out on the open water. Safety first is a mantra all too often repeated and never properly understood. The most basic emergency equipment that every boat owner should purchase are essentials such as life jackets and life rafts (if your boat is large enough). There are also a number of other items that are recommended such as whistles and mirrors for signalling, along with a lamp or powerful torch (preferably something with a “blink” button as well as an on/off switch). Should you be lost at sea these vital pieces of emergency equipment will help get you and your boat home in one piece. A good first aid kit is also an invaluable piece of emergency equipment that you should never leave home without. Fire is the worst nightmare of any boat owner. Worrying about fire whilst on a lake or the ocean surrounded by water may seem counter-intuitive but consider that should a fire break out in the confined spaces of a vessel there is nowhere to run and if the blaze cannot be brought under control you will be forced to abandon ship. Be sure to purchase fire extinguishers and blankets that are suitable for maritime use, and most importantly ensure that you are able to use these valuable pieces of emergency equipment. Get them serviced regularly by a specialist! There is a myriad of other emergency equipment that you really should purchase and keep on your boat. An electronically operated bilge pump may be all well and good if an emergency occurs, but should a leak develop and the pump fail you should always keep a manual hand pump just in case. You can also purchase a selection of bungs and plugs of varying sizes that can be used to quickly and temporarily seal any holes in the hull of your boat in emergency situations. They are not a permanent solution but offer a quick fix that will let you get to safety where the problem can be fixed when you have the correct tools and equipment to hand. Some of the most often overlooked pieces of safety equipment concern your means of propulsion. It does not matter whether your boat is a sail powered yacht or a motor cruiser, you should never leave port without spares of some kind allowing you to patch or mend a sail or perform basic rudimentary maintenance on your engine. You should also ensure that you have a spare means of propulsion, either a smaller second engine or a spare sail or engine depending on what type of boat you own. Please ensure you make good use of our list of emergency equipment suppliers and keep your boat properly stocked and serviced. If you exercise caution and stay mindful of the dangers then you will likely never need to use any of the products explained here, however it is vital that you have suitable emergency equipment should you ever experience problems or have to come to the aid of a fellow captain one day. |
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