Boat Safety Equipment Reviews

I've been stuck at sea with a loose hose clamp and no wrench to tighten it, and I've learned that a good boat tool kit i...

I've used a boat knife to cut tangled lines and free a trapped sailor, and I know a dull, rusty blade is worse than no k...

I've had my GPS fail offshore, and my compass was the only thing that got me home. After testing five popular marine com...

I've been caught out after dark more times than I can count, and a good spotlight has saved me from more than one close ...

I've sailed alone across an ocean, and my PLB was the one piece of gear that gave me real peace of mind. I tested five p...

When your boat is going down, a life raft is your last hope. I've tested five popular offshore life rafts for capacity, ...

I've missed channel markers and miscalculated distances because of cheap, foggy binoculars. After testing five popular m...

I've been woken in the middle of the night by a bilge alarm, and the pump that was supposed to save my boat was dead. I ...

I've seen a small electrical fire nearly turn into a disaster because the wrong extinguisher was on board. I tested five...

I've patched up cuts, burns, and seasickness on the water, and I've learned that a good marine first aid kit can make th...

I've worn cheap, bulky life jackets that made me feel like I was being squeezed to death, and I've tested premium inflat...

A fifteen-point pre-departure safety checklist that I use before every trip. Each item includes the "why" behind it—beca...

I've called for help on a broken radio and heard nothing but static. Since then, I've tested five popular marine VHF rad...

When things go wrong on the water, the right safety gear can save your life. I've tested life jackets, flares, fire exti...