Suppose two cruising yachts left the same yard in the same year. One still has its original standing rigging. The other has replacement rigging and dated invoices, but its engine hours are unknown. Which would you price higher? A broker needs a few details before the comparison means anything.
What must you have on a boat?
Required equipment depends on the boat, flag, operating area and use. Before departure, check the applicable local list and the equipment actually fitted on board.
Make the kit usable
Provide suitable, properly fitting lifejackets for the people aboard. Locate fire extinguishers, recovery equipment, first-aid supplies, navigation lights, bilge pumps and the means of calling for help. Demonstrate the equipment rather than assuming the crew know where it is.
Before a longer passage
Check inspection and expiry dates, battery capacity, radio coverage and how to send a distress alert if the main power fails. Review the onboard fire briefing.
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