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Life jackets, throwables, horns, extinguishers and first aid. Rules referenced from uscgboating.org, never invented here.

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Boat Safety Equipment: The Checklist Before You Go

Safety gear has a habit of aging quietly. The extinguisher gauge drifts out of the green over a winter, the …

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Cruise ships and boats navigating the Bosphorus in Istanbul on a sunny day

Boat Air Horn: Canned, Handheld or Electric

The horn is the piece of gear people buy once, throw in a locker, and discover empty on the day …

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