Buying a boat can be stressful, and it’s easy to forget a piece of paperwork or legal requirement. Stay on top of it all with this checklist.
Links:
New Boat Checklist (it’s part of “Prepare to Cruise” in The Boat Galley’s Resource Center)
Basic lifejackets and throwables (Amazon)
Fire blanket (Amazon)
Electronic flare (Amazon)
Prefer to read? Take a look at New Boat Checklist
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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