Hey , Jazzy, As long as you start with the CG requirements you will be fine by adding what you personally feel will make you safer. A mirror counts as a CG signaling device and is not that expensive. Shiny Metal won't get broken. After using numerous porta potties in campers and sailboats as well as the typical marine heads which cannot be pumped overboard anymore in coastal waters I am going to try the good old folding camp "throne". You do your thing into a plastic bag held beneath you by a folding seat/frame configuration. The bag is already includes chemical waste treatment material. So all you do is close up the bag. The waste is chemically treated completely whereby you throw it into a dumpster or include it in your trash for the garbage man to pick up the next week. The plastic is odor free. Also on the top of my wish list is some sort of bimini top. It may end up being an umbrella for now but something! Good luck, Tom B <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by Avast. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#DDB4FAA8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 10:15 PM, Jazzy <jazzydaze@gmail.com> wrote:
So as I'm dinking around with the electrics I can't help but think about going sailing! With this in mind, my first purchases after getting all the lighting going will be safety equipment.
I live in Gig Harbor, WA. When the family is on board it will be super nice days and mild conditions. When I'm solo sailing (90% of the time), I can't even tell you the nasty stuff I've been in with my snipe and rain coat! So thats a different story. Glad to be alive. Anyway... so you see, I have two scenarios I sail under that I need to accommodate.
Here's what is on my short list so far:
Whistle (air horn can on board already) 2 Coastal Inflatable PFDs 1 Offshore Inflatable PFD with Harness (for me solo sailing, or when little guy is onboard- he's 13) 1 Tether 1 Emergency Blanket (onboard) 1 Handheld Radio (thinking ICOM) 2 Throwable Seat Cushions 1 Telescoping Paddle 1 Water Proof Chart of the local Area (onboard) 1 GPS Chartplotter/Sonar (onboard) Assortment of basic tools ( wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, 3m sealer)... tell if you have something besides! 1 8lb Dansforth (onboard)
Undecided about what to do about Visual Distress Signals. There are some expired flares and such on board, but that won't help with the coast guard. So I need something
Next week west marine is handing back $50 bucks if you spend $300 and it just so happens to be my birthday then, so I shall reap marine presents! AND Seattle Boat Show same week!
What do you all have/recommend? And if you have time...whats your potti situation? I have nothing in this area besides good balance.
I apologize for my million questions, you all are very kind attending to my newbieness.
-= Jazz