Re: Boating check list?
about the biggest thing I'll boat on is the Missouri River
that's pretty big. + i consider it much more challenging for boat handling than any area lake. the current is pretty swift.
as for the list. i made my own. this is what i call my aristocraft base item list.
these are must haves:
1 ea. adult orange life jackets, jim, carol, zack pfd's
whistle, + air horn
2 ea. oars
bailing bucket
fire extinguisher, uscg approved type B-1
orange waterski flag
2 ea. blue throw cushions
registration
these are my standard items list:
trash can with liner
4 ea. dock lines
4 ea. dock bumpers
2 ea. pwc bumpers
misc. lines
2 anchors, 150' of line., 50' + 100'
swim ladder
personal pfds
pee bucket/ bailing bucket
canvas top
tool kit
service manual, clymers
boat hook
binoculars
cell phone
lounge chairs
spare prop, prop nut, prop wrench, thrust washer & lock tab
service rags/ paper towels
lead additive
2 ea. qt. of 25W45 mercruiser motor oil
ashtray
i always check my engine oil prior to a run
i always put the plug in first thing at the ramp. i keep my plug on my dash console of my van and look at it frequently. keeps me wishing i was on the lake. point is i see it.
the more you go out, the more you'll discover the items you want to take with you. i have more items on board than what i have listed, but they are add on items that i can live or live without..
for river running, i have flares on board too + vhf. i also keep a chart of the river on board too. you should be able to acquire it from the corp. of engineers. i think is where i got it at..
have fun with your new boat man and be safe.. sweet looking new boat too btw. i like the white. good choice i think...
safety on the river is a must.
