Took the plunge....

[pk8183]

After months of debating of what to buy, I decided to buy a 2005 Cobalt 220 for my first boat...picking it up in the next week or two.

Now that I have made the decision and plunked down the $$$, I am curious as to what people think are the essentials for their boats....here is what I already have:

Anchor, Anchor Line, Fenders, Fender Line, Lifejackets, Gear Lube, and a few other odd's and end....

Any suggestions?

TIA!

 

[ziggy]

Re: Took the plunge....

ya might want to take a boater safety class with the power squadron or us coast guard aux. in your area. you'll find out what the basics are in these classes......

get yourself a copy of yer states boating laws too. that'll have the facts in it as to whats required onboard too......

congrats on your new boat.......sounds like a real sweety........

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Took the plunge....

fire extinguisher, small tool kit. tie wraps, duct tape, 1st aid kit. bungee cords.

 

[thrasher]

Re: Took the plunge....

I would also recomend putting a small toolkit together incase of a problem on the lake. I have a few spanners, an adjustable spanner and some screw drivers plus a multimiter and some wire. I have never used/needed it, but it's comforting to know it's there if I need it..

Gary

 

[rndn]

Re: Took the plunge....

Flares, noise making device, distress flag.

 

[ruf1967]

Re: Took the plunge....

this can never be stressed enough, don't forget to plug the drain. have fun!!

 

[PhatboyC]

Re: Took the plunge....

Congrats on the new boat. Can we see pictures!?

Flares, noise making device, distress flag.

Noise making device or noise making appliance can legally be the boats horn right?

 

[ziggy]

Re: Took the plunge....

Noise making device or noise making appliance can legally be the boats horn right?

and bells and whistles........

 

[pk8183]

Re: Took the plunge....

Thanks for the input...there are some great ideas.

I am picking it up on Friday so I should have pics by Sat...will post them!

 

[IOSLVR]

Re: Took the plunge....

Congratulations pk!! Looking forward to the pics. Enjoy!

 

[orion25]

Re: Took the plunge....

Cooler, sunscreen............ Congrats!

 

[mike176]

Re: Took the plunge....

can not stress the sunscreen hard enough plus i keep a few extra hats on the boat incase i might lose mine or some1 comes out with me and forgets to bring one. I also keep a case of botteld water onboard just incase, if you brake down even lukewarm water is good.