Shopping list for first trip
The licence application is with British Waterways and I am starting to plan that first trip on Kathlyn. Considering that the boat is missing the majority of accessories to make her able and safe to do a trip I thought I should start thinking about a shopping list.
This is what is on the list so far: -
Windlass (Maybe two for when one gets dropped in!) Mooring Pins and mallet Working Ropes for use in Locks (have got mooring ropes already) Anchor with chain and Rope (as on River) Boat Pole and Boat hook Boarding Plank (Painted in boat colours of course!) Horn and Light (also to be fitted) - Is this a requirement? Life Ring?
If anybody has any other suggestions of must haves before the first trip do feel free to drop me a comment.
This is what is on the list so far: -
If anybody has any other suggestions of must haves before the first trip do feel free to drop me a comment.
posted by Matt at 22:30
6 Comments:
Hope you,ve got some fenders - fore and aft as minimum. Can't tell from the 'photos
Sorry. Have now read earlier posts - of couse you've got fenders
Maybe a first aid kit for the inevitable cuts and bruises and a strong magnet on a length of cord; especially useful for recovering your back-up windlass (assuming it is not an aluminium one that is!)
Cheers, Chris.
I would also add a good supply of sun-cream!
I'm being hopeful of course, but sun burn and boats go hand in hand
Hey, great job you doing there mat.
I built one from scratch once, a small 24 footer, but since you asked for advice on what you need, I'll tell you what we need here in Canada.Of course, the length of the boat has to do with the items you need, but here are the main things.
Running lights,Horn, flares, bailing bucket (just in case LOL)Anchor,life ring,life jackets (one for every passenger)A life line you can throw if someone goes overboard,fire bucket, painted red just for that on roof. Cant remember the rest, but
those are the basics.
Good luck in your venture Math, and keep up the good works.
Andre in Nova Scotia Canada
What a great self build
Good luck and enjoy!
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