What basic equipment do i need for a small fishing boat?
I’m planning on buying a small fishing boat this weekend for fishing around the gower peninsula, and would like to know what are the basic bits of kit i need to get started? The boat itself is 15ft in length and comes with a 50hp outboard engine and trailer. Everything else i’m going to need to buy seperatly, except for the fishing tackle which i already own. Many thanks.
my god, you have only got a small boat,, not an ocean liner,,
life jacket
flare
extra canister of petrol,, (you dont want to run out of petrol while at sea)
and a personal stereo, you will want to listen to some music when you out here
spare set of oars just incase of engine packs up
rope
and a handheld radio,
June 21st, 2010 at 5:04 pm
You’ll need all the required safety equipment if you’re going far out, life jacket etc. You’ll need an emergency flare as well and stuff like that, the best people to ask are your local coastguards, they’ll know exactly what you need.
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June 21st, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Life jackets for all adults (or harnesses to prevent falling overboard), VHF radio, offshore flare pack, chart(s), GPS (at least a handheld), binoculars, wet suit (for when you get a crab pot around your propeller), foul weather clothes (to keep warm and dry), second (small) reserve outboard (for when the main one plays up), anchor and chain 5 times the depth of water. You’ll be out at sea on a tough coast – get good strong gear.
Local tide tables, and get to know where the tidal streams run at the different states of tide.
Get a weather forecast before you go out each time – here’s the link for your local Inshore Waters forecast http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/inshore_forecast.html#LandsEndtoStDavidsHeadincludingtheBristolChannel
Your local lifeboat will be happy to check you and your boat out and give more suggestions – and you’ll want to put some money in their collecting tins, with a prayer that you will never need them.
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50 years going to sea round Britain
June 21st, 2010 at 5:29 pm
All you really need is a boat safety kit, I recommend a fox 40 one, but thats up to you. At the bottom is one for $25. This includes everything you need for your boat to legally go out and fish (except life jackets)
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http://www.cabelas.com/p-0032186017579a.shtml
June 21st, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Make sure you have the following on your boat:
1) Fire Extinguisher. Mounted in clear site. Make sure it is multi class halon.
Ziplock sandwich bags to place cell phones and other items in that you do not want to get wet.
2) Make sure all navigation lights work.
3) Ensure there are enough life vest for all on board and do not exceed maximum cap. Tie a whistle to each life vest.
4) Flare gun with at least three flares.
5) Throwable flotation device, specifically a donut on a rope as they are easier to grab onto in the water.
6) Sound making device. Boat horn, air horn.
7) Two way VHS radio.
9) Rain Slick or sun block lotion.
Do a pre trip inspection on your boat before you place it in the water. Make sure that all anchor lines are secure and drain plugs are secure. Make sure your petrol tank is full.
Watch your local marine reports and weather reports. There may be small craft advisories going on. Do not go out if the surf is too rough, be smart. Red sky in morning sailor be warned, red sky at night sailors delight.
Remember, you are the captain of your vessel and are responsible for all souls on board. So be smart and be proactive so that you can have a great time!
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Salty Old dog from the gulf of Mexico
June 21st, 2010 at 5:58 pm
my god, you have only got a small boat,, not an ocean liner,,
life jacket
flare
extra canister of petrol,, (you dont want to run out of petrol while at sea)
and a personal stereo, you will want to listen to some music when you out here
spare set of oars just incase of engine packs up
rope
and a handheld radio,
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stayed in small fishing village in scotland all my life and thats what everybody else has in there small boats,,