Buying a boat can be stressful, and it's easy to forget a piece of paperwork or legal requirement. Stay on top of it all with this checklist.

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New Boat Checklist (PDF download)

Basic lifejackets, more comfortable ones and throwables (Amazon)

Fire blanket (Amazon)

Electronic flare (Amazon)

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Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig