Tag Archives: boat equipment

Don’t Drop the Cell-Phone

Posted on May 9, 2013 by captnmike

When I got my new smarter than I am Cell-Phone I was worried about dropping it overboard. The new phone did not have any attachment points like my previous Cell-Phone and was quite slick. Talking to the salesman he pointed … Continue reading →

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Free NOAA Charts!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by captnmike

NOAA  now has over 1,000 Free BookletCharts™ available for free  download in PDF format for printing  yourself.  BookletCharts™ are 8.5 by 11 inch reduced scale nautical  charts designed for recreational and small boats.  NOAA has been developing these charts that … Continue reading →

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Personal Boating Safety Equipment

Posted on May 28, 2012 by captnmike

What safety equipment should I have on me when I am boating or what safety equipment should I add to my lifejacket is a common question  ask at boating safety events. Here is the safety equipment that I and other … Continue reading →

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Re-Bedding Deck Hardware

Posted on May 24, 2012 by captnmike

Bedding deck hardware is something that all boat owners need to do sooner or later.  Either because of leaks, new hardware or maintenance  of existing hardware.  Recently I found an article that shows how the author and several boat manufactures … Continue reading →

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Cell Phone Overboard

Posted on February 22, 2012 by captnmike

2011 seemed to be the year of the “Cell Phone Overboard” event.  I received several emails, phone calls from land lines, smoke signals at public event and such explaining the cell phone had went into the water and they needed … Continue reading →

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Can Your Crew Find The Safety Equipment?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by captnmike

Many times the safety equipment is tucked away in cabinets and under cushions  making it difficult to find even simple equipment like a small Band-Aid and disinfectant.  This is a Safety Equipment Sheet that I use on my boat.  A … Continue reading →

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Tips on Tying Your Boat to the Dock

Posted on February 10, 2011 by captnmike

Here  are a few tips that my crew and I have found very helpful when tying my boat in it’s slip. Tying the boat to the dock seems to be taken for granted by many and not much thought put … Continue reading →

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Small Boat Marine First Aid Kits

Posted on November 17, 2009 by captnmike

Every boat should have a properly stocked First Aid Kit that is appropriate for the boating activities that you do.  Factors include; the area you are boating in (how far or how long will it take medical help to arrive), … Continue reading →

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