Boat Safety Improvement Ideas

With May right around the corner, you’re either eager to put your boat in the water or you’re already enjoying the nice warm weather if you live a bit further south. Before you get too excited, you may want to consider these three renovations for safety purposes that will make your summer boating experience more enjoyable by not having to worry about lurking dangers.

Man Overboard Pole

Hopefully you’ll never need to use it, but if you plan on taking your boat out in potentially rough weather, then it’s a great idea to have one on board. You can find them online at a fairly decent price or stop by your nearby marina store.

New Handrails

Handrails help give your boat a nice accented look, while at the same time keeping you safe while you’re navigating your way around your boat. Old and deteriorating handrails can be a danger for anyone who is using them to stay on the boat when out on rough seas. Buck Woodcraft makes an excellent selection of teak handrails as well as other matching teak products that keep you safe and make your boat look great!

Bilge Pump Light

If your boat has an automatic bilge pump, it’s important to know when it’s running. Because your boat is usually quite noisy when it’s underway, it’s good to have a light that comes on when the bilge pump is running. Make sure the light is working, and make sure it’s in a location that will easily get your attention.