20 MUST HAVE BOAT ITEMS | BOAT ACCESSORIES YOU NEED FOR BETTER BOATING 

I've been boating for about 3 years now and I've owned two different boats. I thought it would be a good time to put together a list of some of the items I've purchased that have helped make boating a better/easier and safer experience for me. The items are listed in no perticular order.
- Life Jackets are a must have. My favourite is my Hutchwilco Fisher Pro 150N. Perfect to add a bit more storage space to a small boat.
- VHF Radio. I have both a wired in Icom IC-M200 Fixed Mount Marine VHF Radio and as wireless Cobra HH350 Floating Handheld VHF Radio Black.
- Flare and smoke signals. I have RFD Powerboat Flare Pack.
- A personal locator beacon (PLB) is something I think you should never be without when boating or doing other outdoor activities. I have a Ocean Signal RescueME PLB1.
- A first aid kit comes in very handy on any boat.
- Ropes are always needed. I have a main rope that is 10m long and a second 2m rope.
- An oar or paddle just in case. I have Oceansouth 2-Part Telescopic Paddle 750mm-1200mm.
- Dry bags are great for storage.
- Always have a more layers of clothing incase it gets cold or you get wet.
- Something to bail with. Also really handy for cleaning etc.
- A fish finder with built in charts/maps or charts/maps on your phone (a proper fish finder/chart plotter is better than your phone though).
- An anchor to match your boat. I have a 10kg danforth style anchor with 3m on chain and 50m of rope attached.
- I've made a home made toilet with a bucket and a pool noodle. Perfect for when females are onboard and need to be a number 1.
- A good pair of pliers comes in very handy for general use and for fishing use. Having a built in cutter for braid fishing line is very helpful.
- A knife is a good general thing to have and is needed when fishing. I just have a cheap built knife and it does the job.
- I have a Leatherman Wingman Multi-Tool with Nylon Sheath on the boat which is really helpful incase anything needs to be repaired while on the water.
- A good pair of polarised sunglasses does wonders for making things more comfortable when out on the water.
- A roll of duct tape for quick repairs or worst case a keep bandage.
- Phone apps to help with weather. I really like Windy and the Coast Guard App here in NZ.
- I always keep my outboard and trailer in top condition with regular maintenance.
- A bait board can be a bit of a luxury but is so helpful for all sorts of needs. Cooking, cutting bait, making coffee, filleting fish etc.
Boat | Smartwave 4200
Outboard | Mercury 50HP EFI
20 MUST HAVE BOAT ITEMS | BOAT ACCESSORIES YOU NEED FOR BETTER BOATING
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