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Woodsy · 07-08-2008, 11:26 AM

Newcomers!

Welcome to the LAKE!!

The best place around is over in Gilford on Rte 11B by Patricks Pub...

Sports & Marine ParaFunalia

They will have EVERYTHING you need except perhaps a good First Aid Kit. I don't know what your boat is equipped with, but here is a list of what I carry on my boat... in no particular order of importance

LifeJackets - I have 10 std orange ones and 4 ski vest type & 2 throwable

Fire extinguishers - I have 3 (1 automatic in engine compartment 2 handheld)

First Aid Kit

Map - Bizer the ONLY map to have!

Flare Kit

Bell - my boat is 26' Donzi so its required by law, you do not need this

Whistle - I recommend a nice brass 110 decibel military police whistle on a lanyard... definitely an attention getter!

Anchors - 2 anchors for going to places like Braun Bay. Make sure you have plenty of line... I have 100' on my front anchor and 50' on my rear anchor.

Dock Line - 1 dock line for every cleat on your boat minimum. Make sure they are long enough. Better to have too much than too little

Bumpers - at least two with line attached so you can raft with friends

GPS Chartplotter with the Lake Winni chip is also recommended!

I am sure other will chime in with stuff I have forgotten about...

Woodsy

07-08-2008, 11:26 AM	#3
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Newcomers! Welcome to the LAKE!! The best place around is over in Gilford on Rte 11B by Patricks Pub... Sports & Marine ParaFunalia They will have EVERYTHING you need except perhaps a good First Aid Kit. I don't know what your boat is equipped with, but here is a list of what I carry on my boat... in no particular order of importance LifeJackets - I have 10 std orange ones and 4 ski vest type & 2 throwable Fire extinguishers - I have 3 (1 automatic in engine compartment 2 handheld) First Aid Kit Map - Bizer the ONLY map to have! Flare Kit Bell - my boat is 26' Donzi so its required by law, you do not need this Whistle - I recommend a nice brass 110 decibel military police whistle on a lanyard... definitely an attention getter! Anchors - 2 anchors for going to places like Braun Bay. Make sure you have plenty of line... I have 100' on my front anchor and 50' on my rear anchor. Dock Line - 1 dock line for every cleat on your boat minimum. Make sure they are long enough. Better to have too much than too little Bumpers - at least two with line attached so you can raft with friends GPS Chartplotter with the Lake Winni chip is also recommended! I am sure other will chime in with stuff I have forgotten about... Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.