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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
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The following equipment can help make your boating experience safer and more enjoyable:
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Mooring fenders and lines
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Anchor with suitable line (a “Danforth” type anchor and line that is at least 6-times the depth of the water
where you will drop anchor are recommended)
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Manual-type bilge pump
• First
Aid
kit
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Waterproof flashlight with extra batteries
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Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches (including metric sizes), and electrical tape
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Oar or paddle (look for one with a boat hook on the other end)
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Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark plugs and fuses
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Navigation charts for the waters where you will be boating
• Tow
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BOATING SAFETY
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