ppem45
Well-known member
It is a little windy here in the northeast so I decided that the first thing I was going to do was check all the Safety Gear
I went for the Life Preservers-- The zipper on the bag that holds them was corroded shut to the point that I had to take 2 pair of pliers to get it open ( I lubricated it with WD-40). I add a safety device to my Life Preservers each year so this year I bought the last of the Strobe Lights to the LP. The first 2 had no problem but the third and forth had dead batteries. I took care of them and this year I added Signal Mirrors to them so now all 4 LP have Strobe Lights, Whistles and Signal Mirrors. Next year I will add some sort of Small SS Knife. If you add a little each year the cost isn't so bad.
I checked everything else and all was fine. The flares were all up to date and the First Aid kit is stuffed with goodies. Another important item I keep on board is a Hook Removal Kit, it has a new pair of strong wire cutters, antiseptic, bandaids, gauze, needle and thread, scissors etc.
I am heading out to check out the rest of the boat and make sure she is ready to commission. Be Safe, check all your gear!
I went for the Life Preservers-- The zipper on the bag that holds them was corroded shut to the point that I had to take 2 pair of pliers to get it open ( I lubricated it with WD-40). I add a safety device to my Life Preservers each year so this year I bought the last of the Strobe Lights to the LP. The first 2 had no problem but the third and forth had dead batteries. I took care of them and this year I added Signal Mirrors to them so now all 4 LP have Strobe Lights, Whistles and Signal Mirrors. Next year I will add some sort of Small SS Knife. If you add a little each year the cost isn't so bad.
I checked everything else and all was fine. The flares were all up to date and the First Aid kit is stuffed with goodies. Another important item I keep on board is a Hook Removal Kit, it has a new pair of strong wire cutters, antiseptic, bandaids, gauze, needle and thread, scissors etc.
I am heading out to check out the rest of the boat and make sure she is ready to commission. Be Safe, check all your gear!