THE boating industry has experienced an unprecedented surge in sales over the past two years. The pandemic and Covid lockdowns saw many boats sold and that means we’ve never seen more new boat owners.
That’s great news, but it also means there are many new boaters out there looking for some advice and direction.
Over the following pages, let’s look at some of the fundamental basics of owning a new boat for the first time. And for those more experienced boaters, there’s always something to learn.
1 HOW TO USE YOUR SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Most boats come with all of the necessary safety equipment. The essentials change depending on which state you live in, so it’s worth going online and ensuring you have what is required.
It’s also worth adding any pieces of safety equipment you believe is essential, even if it’s not required by law.
Assuming you have
