Prepare for the Possibility of Communications or Navigation Equipment Failure When Underway

Communications and Navigation Equipments

Keep a backup set of fuses for each unit onboard. If your boat has circuit breakers, know where the panel is and what is connected to each breaker.

There’s no excuse for not having extra batteries for portable gear. They’re cheap and take up little space.

Keep any small packages of spares that come with equipment – even some inexpensive models have them. They may contain a [Read more...]