{"id":18643,"date":"2022-07-25T13:16:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T13:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=18643"},"modified":"2025-08-27T13:30:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T18:30:14","slug":"5-must-have-boating-accessories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/5-must-have-boating-accessories","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-Have Boating Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Importance-of-Boat-Safety-Equipment2-1024x737.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Importance-of-Boat-Safety-Equipment2-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Importance-of-Boat-Safety-Equipment2-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Importance-of-Boat-Safety-Equipment2-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-Importance-of-Boat-Safety-Equipment2.jpg 1136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-boat-safety-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boatsmart<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the weather is getting warmer, now is a great time to take advantage of the summer sun. Whether you own a boat or opt for a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/benefits-of-boat-club-memberships\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> boat club membership<\/span><\/a><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">getting out on the water is a perfect way to spend the day. But before setting sail, it\u2019s important to make sure you have all the necessary assets aboard. Today, we\u2019re covering the five most important boating accessories! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-aid-kit\">First Aid Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sitemgr_marine-yacht-first-aid-kit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18648\" style=\"width:804px;height:494px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sitemgr_marine-yacht-first-aid-kit.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sitemgr_marine-yacht-first-aid-kit-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/yachting-pages.com\/articles\/what-goes-in-a-superyacht-first-aid-or-marine-medical-kit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yachting Pages<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re spending the day water skiing, tubing, and swimming, injuries are bound to happen on occasion. And when you\u2019re far from the bathroom cabinet of your lake home, it\u2019s essential to have a first aid kit on board. A few must-have components include bandages (of a variety of sizes), antiseptic, Neosporin, and pain relievers. Additionally, you may need a few extra marine-specific things like sunscreen, motion sickness medication, and aloe vera. Especially in the summer, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/sun-protection-series-1-all-you-need-to-know-about-sunscreen-when-at-the-lake\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sun protection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is of utmost importance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personal-flotation-devices\">Personal Flotation Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CBN-C0514_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CBN-C0514_01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CBN-C0514_01-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CBN-C0514_01-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinlife.com\/articles\/know-about-lifejackets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cabinlife.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also called PFDs for shorthand, personal flotation devices are an umbrella term that encompasses both life jackets and throwable devices. PFDs fall under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/staying-afloat-life-jacket-classifications-101\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five different classifications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on your boat and water. For instance, Type I (offshore vests) have a higher minimum buoyancy for rough, remote waters while Type II (near shore vests &#8212; the most common at lake homes) are suited for more manageable lake waters. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boaterexam.com\/boating-resources\/personal-flotation-device-requirements.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there must be enough PFDs for every passenger on board a boat. As such, these are absolutely essential on board.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-proper-documentation\">Proper Documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/transfer-boat-registration640x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18650\" style=\"width:747px;height:327px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/transfer-boat-registration640x280.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/transfer-boat-registration640x280-300x131.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takemefishing.org\/blog\/april-2019\/5-steps-to-transfer-boat-registration-or-title-pap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TakeMeFishing.org<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like you keep your car registration paperwork in the glove compartment of a car, it\u2019s a good idea to keep papers in your boat as well. Between the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatus.org\/study-guide\/boat\/registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registration papers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the correct decal stickers, and your boating license, it\u2019s important to make sure every documentation that is required by the state and local authorities is accounted for. As a good rule of thumb &#8212; the pouch that holds your boating documents should stay separate from other plastic bags on board that hold cameras, phones, and other technology items.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signaling-devices\">Signaling Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/skier-diver-down-flag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/skier-diver-down-flag.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/skier-diver-down-flag-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverboating.com\/resources\/boat-safety-checklist-safety-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverBoating.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case of an emergency, it\u2019s important to keep the right signaling devices on board. For boats smaller than 16 feet, you only need a distress signal between sunset and sunrise, so you\u2019ll only need a signal when you\u2019re boating at night. Other exceptions to this rule include boats involved in racing, manually propelled boats, or small sailboats without propulsion machinery. Otherwise, if your boat is larger than 16 feet, be aware that you\u2019ll need a combination of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nauticexpo.com\/boat-manufacturer\/floating-smoke-signal-1157.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">floating smoke signals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/flares and a distress flag. Not sure what you need? You can always consult a local boating supply store in your lake area.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-docking-equipment\">Docking Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dock_hook_use4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dock_hook_use4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dock_hook_use4-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/dock_hook_use4-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of<a href=\"https:\/\/boatasy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Boatasy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re planning on an \u201cout and back\u201d trip home, it\u2019s important to bring docking equipment on board. You never know if you\u2019ll want to dock for lunch, or if you\u2019ll need to pull over in case of an emergency. First, you\u2019ll need at least two fenders as buffers between the boat and the dock. Additionally, it\u2019s not a bad idea to carry an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverboating.com\/resources\/how-to-anchor-a-boat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anchor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on board as well. Of course, don\u2019t forget ropes for tying your boat. For more detailed tips on tying up your boat, check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DKc7ApaJCzQ\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">instructional video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatus.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BoatUS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable day out on the water! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the weather is getting warmer, now is a great time to take advantage of the summer sun. Whether you own a boat or opt for a boat club membership, getting out on the water is a perfect way to spend the day. But before setting sail, it\u2019s important to make sure you have all the necessary assets aboard. Today, we\u2019re covering the five most important boating accessories! First Aid Kit When you\u2019re spending the day water skiing, tubing, and swimming, injuries are bound to happen on occasion. And when you\u2019re far from the bathroom cabinet of your lake home,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":18647,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12053,17398],"tags":[408,181,561,17215,1176,341,404],"class_list":["post-18643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-product-reviews","tag-boat-lifestyle","tag-boat-safety-items","tag-boating-101","tag-boating-accessories","tag-boating-tips","tag-lake-activities","tag-lake-boating"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Must-Have Boating Accessories<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Before you head out on the water, make sure you have these five essential boating accessories! 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