With such a versatile range of uses, from short to long-distance cruises, diving or fishing trips, family days out, or even commercial use, there is a lot to consider when selecting what to take with you when out on your RIB. However, it’s no secret that space on board a RIB is limited, so you need to be selective about what equipment you take on board. This blog will help you streamline your kit bag, with handy guidance on the essentials that you won’t want to be without.
General Boating Equipment
Whatever outing type you have planned, here are the very basics that you’ll need for any trip out on the water:
Safety Equipment
This category of kit is integral for all cruises out on your RIB, no matter how short. You want to be sure never leave dry land without the following basic safety equipment:
Recreational Equipment
In addition to the standard items listed above, luxury items and water toys will make your will make your outings with family and friends even more memorable. Here are the little extras that can make a big difference to your leisure trips out on your RIB.
Maintenance Toolkit
These series of tools are handy to keep readily available, but don’t comprise essential kit for day-to-day trips. You may, however, wish to take come of this equipment on longer cruises so that you’re covered should an incident occur and you need to complete emergency repairs when moored up away from your base location. For full details of RIB maintenance, read our blog RIB Maintenance guide 101.
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