Lithium-ion battery safety for boaters
Ubiquitous in everyday life, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries power weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, drills, impact wrenches, and other cordless tools. Ten years ago, these tools …
Must-have devices that could save your life
I have just returned home after spending a few weeks at my “homemade tropical paradise” in Flamingo Bay, Florida, where I can boat, fish, swim …
Visual distress signals — what you should know
By Joan Wenner As a longtime boater and boating law writer, I know firsthand how important visual distress signals are to have in your onboard …
Chafing gear failure strands catboat
By Lee R. Johnson How secure is your boat’s chafing gear? All it takes to find out is a good nor’easter—astronomically high tides, storm surge …
Check your fire extinguisher
By Don Braga Possibly the least used but second most important safety devices on any boat, fire extinguishers should always be ready for action. The …
Joining onboard grills to propane tanks
By Richard H. Eckhouse Like many of you, I enjoy using a grill on my boat. My Mainship trawler came with a propane stove in the …
A flare for safety — how and when to use them
As a boater, you should have the required flares on board, but do you know how and when to use them? When to use flares …
