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Dog Life Jackets

Find the best looking and fitting life jacket for your baot dog now!

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How to Fit an Adult Life Jacket

If you're new to boating or need a refresher on how to fit a life jacket, we're here to help! Learn how to properly fit an adult life jacket

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Kids' Life Jackets

Select the perfect life jacket for your kid now! From infant to teens.

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How to Fit a Dog Life Jacket

Need help fitting your dog for a life jacket? We have you covered! Learn how to properly fit a life jacket for your boat dog now.

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Ten Safety Tips for New Boaters

For those who are new to boating and even for experienced “salts”, we’ve compiled ten tips related to enjoying yourself safely on your boat. All of these tips involve taking responsibility for the safety of yourself, your boat and your crew.

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DIY: Check Your Inflatable Life Vest

We like inflatable life vests because they’re light and comfortable, eliminating many excuses for not wearing them. However, they have to work reliably and that requires a bit of owner-maintenance. Unlike traditional, foam-filled vests, inflatables have several components that have to work together for the vest to function and that is doubly true for vests with automatic inflators and safety harnesses.

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Selecting a Life Vest

The USCG requires all passengers on a boat or other qualifying vessel to have a USCG-approved personal flotation device whenever onboard. This means your boat must have at least as many USCG approved life jackets as there are people onboard.

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Selecting a Radar Reflector

Radar Reflectors (more accurately called Radar Target Enhancers, or RTEs) reflect radar energy from other vessels’ radars so that your boat shows up as a larger and more consistent “target.” If you operate your boat in areas with shipping traffic or where fog and low visibility are common, the ability to be seen by radar-equipped ships can make the difference between being seen and being sunk.

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Selecting Crew Overboard Equipment

Ask anyone who has ever fallen overboard if rescue gear is important you can be sure the answer will be a resounding "yes."

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Selecting Vapor Detectors

Fume detectors monitor the concentration of dangerous gasses in the air and sound an alarm to warn of a potentially dangerous situation. They help prevent explosions or fires from concentrations of gasoline vapor or propane gas. Fuel vapor detectors will react to some—but not all—combustible vapors like cooking fuels, hydrogen, solvents, and certain cleaning compounds.

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Throw Rope Bags

A throw rope bag is a wonderful addition to your safety arsenal. Their core function is to allow you or your crew to throw a line accurately. Many boaters have no problem tossing a line to someone on the dock or to a capsized boat, but having a throw bag on board ensures that any member of your crew will be able to effectively throw a line in an emergency.

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Marine Safety

At some time, it is likely that most boaters may face a situation where you need assistance, if you run aground, have an engine failure, fire, leak or an injury to a member of your crew. Boaters use visual distress signals to attract attention in an emergency, either in the daytime or at night. Of course, using a VHF radio is another very effective way to communicate your situation to potential rescuers, but if your batteries are dead, visual distress signals may be your best hope. Smoke Flares, Coast Guard Helicopter, Distress Signal, Marine Parade, Fishing Vessel, Offshore Fishing, Buoyant

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Selecting Visual Distress Signals

At some time, it is likely that most boaters may face a situation where you need assistance, if you run aground, have an engine failure, fire, leak or an injury to a member of your crew. Boaters use visual distress signals to attract attention in an emergency, either in the daytime or at night. Of course, using a VHF radio is another very effective way to communicate your situation to potential rescuers, but if your batteries are dead, visual distress signals may be your best hope.

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Selecting a Life Raft

Are you departing on a cruising voyage, heading offshore for fishing, competing in an offshore sailing race or taking part in a cruising rally? If so, you may be considering buying or renting a life raft.

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Selecting an Emergency Beacon

EPIRBs (Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacons) and PLBs (Personal Locator Beacons) provide life insurance that we hope you'll never need to use. No matter where you are in the world, in the event of a life-threatening situation, either of these devices can save your life or that of your crew.

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USCG Required Equipment for Recreational Vessels

New boats normally include the gear you need to meet minimum U.S. Coast Guard requirements. This includes safety gear, a sanitation device, required waste, oil and garbage placards and other items. While you’re newly commissioned boat might be legally ready for service, we suggest that there may be some additional items to consider before you cast off.

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