If you’re serious about protecting your favorite investment, it’s time you consider a boat lift. In doing so, the following overview will provide a rough idea as to what you are getting into.

We all know that preventing fires aboard the boat is much easier and more cost-efficient than repairing the damage caused by them. With that in mind, choosing the right fire protection for your craft is crucial to its survival and that of the crew and passengers.

Portable fire extinguishers are a necessity. They can be mounted nearly anywhere for quick access and are most effective on oil, grease and electrical fires, such as in the galley or the accommodating areas.

Protecting Your Skin From The Sun’s Harmful Rays

As a South Florida native I’ve had my fair share of sun exposure. Throw in travels to balmy tropical locales, and my fair complexion just can’t take it anymore. Anytime I head offshore or deep into the backcountry, I’m not only outfitted with the proper tackle and equipment but equally as important, a wide range of sunscreens and UV-protective apparel.

Whether you’re traveling to The Bahamas from nearby South Florida, or departing from Port Canaveral in search of hefty yellowfin tuna on the other side of the `Stream, safety should always be of the utmost importance. Before departing on any journey to the deep blue you need to have the appropriate safety equipment well maintained and equally as important, easily accessible.

Important recommendations from ACE Recreational Marine® to prepare your vessel for fire emergencies.

That is there to know about fire extinguishers? In the event of a fire, you just grab one pull the trigger and shoot, right?

In Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) sections 183.401 - 183.460, the U.S. Government outlines the requirements of all vessels that have gasoline engines (except outboard engines) for electrical generation, mechanical power or propulsion.