Binoculars

Marine binoculars were designed to withstand extreme environments while offering superior optics to deal with super-bright and low-light conditions. Marine binoculars are also waterproof and immune to fogging. The two numbers you need to be aware of referring to power (magnification) which is increased by (expressed by an x) the objective lens size–7×42 or 8×50 are the most common sizes of marine binoculars for instance. Some models are equipped with a rangefinder and compass. Some of the most well-known brands include Steiner, Swarovski, Zeiss, Bushnell, Nikon, Pentax, West Marine, and others.

GPS/Fish Finder

Electronics for boating anglers are equipped with GPS and radar/fish-finder technology that can assist anglers with navigation but also to locate fishing habitats or observe screen-based views of fishing fish from underwater. The newest product to be released in 2022 by Simrad is the NSX chart-plotter and fish-finder, a state-of-the-art electronics console.

Motion Sickness Products

With the waves and wind, and the constant motion of boats, it’s almost inevitable that one of the passengers will suffer motion sickness. Stock wearable wristbands that use a type of acupressure to help quell motion-sickness-induced nausea, or stock vertigo-relief pills or Dramamine.

First Aid Kit

A variety of mishaps can happen on a boat–from falling off the slippery deck and causing wounds or getting an eel hook stuck to your skin, or slicing your skin with a fishing line or a dock line. Make sure you have a kit of dressings and bandages including antibacterial ointments, and antiseptic wipes, as well as others, these will be your most important boat accessories. Pay attention to minor medical needs on the boat in order to avoid an emergency trip to shore.

Paddle

People power plays a role while you’re maneuvering your way into the dock, keeping your boat steady and gazing up at a mooring line — or should you encounter an engine failure. A paddle can be used as propulsion insurance. Some paddles are telescoping and have a hooked handle and the paddle serves double duty as a boat hook.

Cut Resistant Gloves

Protecting your hands with a glove is sensible. Wear gloves that are safe for the time you’re using a knife, fishing hooks, or even a metal anchor (which may contain sharp edges).

Boat Grill

Is there anything better than grilling up your fish catch or throwing a few shrimp in the barbecue while you’re relaxing on your boat? Look into a grill that can be mounted onto a rail or upon legs in the boat deck. Charcoal or gas, you’re all set.

Telescopic Boat Hook

When you’re enjoying your floating paradise, you’ll often have to reach out and secure an item to the deck or catch it with an anchoring ball or dock. It is possible to utilize it to unwind the line you’ve caught fishing. Find the telescoping hook for your boat, an indispensable piece of equipment onboard.

Life Vests

The U.S. Coast Guard requires that personal flotation devices be available to all boaters and crew members, including your pet dogs; Federal law requires that children under 13 wear a life jacket whenever a boat is in motion. You want vests or cushions made of materials that have been Coast Guard-approved and suitable for the situation. For instance, a Type III inflatable PDF (below, left) can be worn comfortably (most will self-inflate when submerged or the wearer is able to pull a cord for inflating) however, they’re not appropriate for water-impact sports such as wakeboarding or waterskiing.

Water Bailing Containers/Safety Kits

This two-in-one item will ensure that you are safe on the water with a self-contained assortment of safety items for boats, like a waterproof flashlight, marine rope with a buoy attached as well as a safety whistle to notify you of trouble. The items are contained in a bailing pail–just empty the contents and then use the pail to release water from your boat.