What do you carry on your Sib

[Sibfisher]

The bag is fastened under the seat by attaching webbing straps to the seat using screws and large washers.

I have two Crewsaver 165 Sport lifejackets and they are superb. I set one off yesterday, as the gas cylinder had corroded (so it failed inspection). They certainly work!

I don’t actually sit on the seat in my boat. I find that I have to sit a long way forward to balance the boat, but I am a big guy so you might not have that problem. Most people can sit on the seat in its rear position. I just use the seat as a means to hold my fish finder and phone, and somewhere to sit while fishing.

I used to use a tiller extension with my old
Mariner, but I have not found that I need it with the Suzuki.

[Sibfisher]

Chris
Thanks for all the advice at the moment it seems like a bottom less pit buying one thing after another.

I guess this is normal new boat, new outboard, trailer and that is just the start the list goes on and with me taking it to Spain it is best to get the gear I need here as much more chioce and be prepared.
Also get the advice the members on what to do and buy.

By the time I am finished I have all the gear and no idea

[RONHAS]

One thing I often tell people who are budgeting for a boat is to assume the boat and engine will use about 2/3 of your budget. The other third is for life jackets, ropes, whistles, gps, radio.... the list is endless!

[Sibfisher]

We are great at writing shopping lists for people!
Go into any chandlery and you'll come out with things you never knew you needed! :-)
Keep asking the questions.

Ref LJs vs Buoyancy Aids - lots to consider but Great guide from RNLI here on what to look for https://rnli.org/safety/lifejackets Interesting info on cold water shock in it too.

[Sibfisher]

Sarah
Very good post you put there explaining the types and uses of the different life jackets, show how important they are

[bun]

anchor,rope, rubble bucket ,clothes in a dry bag . knife, hand saw foldable ,axe , if camping only dead wood , .patch repair kit . first aid bag and duck tape best first aid bit o kit ,fish finder, compass from kayak days ,throw bag also from kayak days , 12voltx27amp battery lightbox ,food plenty fresh water cooking stuff if camping bait lures 2 rods reels and bag for the fash lol outboard 9. 8 tohatsu now and 330 v air deck could cut half of that out if day tripping