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Crucial Boat Transport Safety Precautions

By Jerry Hamilton


Taking to water with family or friends is one of the best moments you can enjoy. However, the delicate nature of water demands consideration of boat transport safety measures. This will ensure that you survive any catastrophe that may strike while you are sailing. You must be conscious of your vessel, people on it and the surrounding environment.

The vessel must remain in perfect mechanical condition at all times. You need to seal cracked or broken areas where water might find its way into your vessel and drown you. The engine should be maintained regularly. Check the condition before leaving the shores to ensure that it is perfect. Minor problems might not bother you at the beginning but will be troublesome when the storm hits or you are stranded deep in water.

Have your safety gear with you all the time. The equipment are rarely used and can go for a year without needing them. This may cause you to ignore them and the need to keep them in perfect condition. The whistle, first aid kit, duct tape, bucket, flash light, fire extinguishers and floaters should always be available and functional. Always have some food to keep you energized especially if you get stranded.

The life jacket should be appropriate for people sailing. It is advisable that you try it once you purchase if you are the regular user of the boat. Manual and inflatable vests are designed to turn the face of its wearer up and avoid drowning. However, you must constantly monitor and maintain the vests to ensure that they function as designed. The jackets can be used to carry tackles and other supplies.

Monitor the weather on the day you are taking to water. Slight changes in weather condition affect the surface of water to a great extent. You can detect an approaching storm by looking at the surface. In case there is a storm approaching, do not sail. However, you must be prepared for any storm that might find you deep into the sea. Be prepared to handle any situation and you will have no reason to worry.

The boat must never exceed its capacity. Each vessel has clearly indicated capacity that will keep occupants safe. The capacity includes both people and equipment. The weight should be evenly distributed to avoid overloading one side. Avoid unnecessary and abrupt movement because it may cause your vessel to capsize.

Pay attention to other people and activities taking place around you. Large vessels create waves that may cause trouble to small boats. Fishing gear and other marking equipment may also knock on your vessel causing damage. Any situation that may cause damage to the body of your boat should be avoided. Slight damages will prove catastrophic in case of a storm or when taking to deep waters.

The sea requires someone using his or her common sense. The surface or situation may change drastically and cause trouble. By being alert, you will avoid problems that are related negligence or lost of concentration. Avoid damages to your vessel and maintain both the recommended weight and speed. These precautions will keep you safe and enable you to enjoy the waters.




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