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what equipment should a boat have?

 
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roam2



Joined: 22 Feb 2009
Posts: 32
PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:41 am    Post subject: what equipment should a boat have? Reply with quote
how essential are these items?
anything else?

VHF radio
SSB transceiver
short wave receiver
Radar
Water maker
EPIRB
Satellite Phone
personal EPIRB
Life Raft
AIS
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davidbains



Joined: 08 Apr 2009
Posts: 8
Location: Monfalcone Italy
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
VHF radio              I rarely use mine but think one is essential

SSB transceiver     Can be used for email .  Ham is more useful for nets.

short wave receiver  uses much less power when just listening

Radar                     uses a lot of power,  may cook you head,
                          won't detect logs containers small wooden fishing boats

Water maker         Yes if you're prepared to maintain it.  I'm not yet.

EPIRB               Yes as last resort, at least your sinking will be recorded

Satellite Phone       can you afford it?

personal EPIRB      safety harness cheaper

Life Raft              essential for monohull only. Not to stepped DOWN into.

AIS                   Cheap I suppose. Wont detect logs, containers, most              
                       small wooden fishing boats
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