Having a well stocked boat will ensure that your boating experience is not only fun and convenient, but also safe. The right marine accessories can enhance your trip with the comforts of home. Accessories range from basic safety precautions, to high end and luxury items. Some accessories may also be used off of the boat as well, for camping or general every day use. The price range for these items range from inexpensive to quite pricey depending on the type of accessory.
Safety is of utmost importance when boating. There are many accessories that are imperative to maintaining safety on a boat. Marine accessories like life jackets are a requirement when out on the water. Navigational accessories like compasses, a GPS, and navigational systems are important for travelling on the boat. Clothing like boat shoes will keep boaters from slipping on the deck, and rain gear is imperative for storms that may pop up. A clock is very useful when boating, especially those that incorporate tides in the display. Weather accessories can help boaters to avoid impending storms or wait a storm out. A marine radio is handy to contact the Coast Guard if a vessel is in distress. Other accessories like propellers, buoys, anchors and roping are all necessary for the normal operation of a boat.
Other marine accessories have dual purposes – practicality and fun. Items like door mats can express personal style and sentiment, while still being a practical way to discourage slipping and sliding from wet shoes. Items like coolers, toasters, coffee makers and barbecue grills are handy ways to cook and eat while boating. Some more luxurious appliances like blenders may be used if a boat has the space to allow additional items. Items like ladders can make entering the water from the boat an easy task. Marine accessories like water skis, wake boards and rafts are fun additions to the boating experience for many people. Boats with cabins can use accessories like bedding, pillows, towels and shower supplies for the comfort of guests. Some accessories are purely for fun, like specialty lights or boating attire customized with the vessel name.
