Northwest Reel Life Jan-Feb 2024 Volume 4 Issue 4 - Flipbook - Page 28
If boating in the PNW, I
strongly suggest that you
purchase the appropriate
Vessel Assist membership for
your area and boating style.
Make sure you have adequate
fuel onboard. It is amazing
what you can get your boat to
do when the motor is running.
I also suggest that you equip
your boat with a fuel/water
separator and use a fuel
treatment with every fill-up.
There could be times when
you have to anchor because
of the high seas. Have an
anchor, chain, and rode, sized
for your boat ready to deploy
in the case of an emergency.
If you lose your motor,
deploy the anchor from the
bow before you drift into a
dangerous situation. Never
anchor from a stern or spring
line cleat.
If you have a defroster,
turn it in at the first hint of
unfriendly weather. If you
don’t have a defrost system,
consider having a portable
12-volt fan and treat the
windows with an anti-fog
product. Check your wiper
blades for damage before
each trip. Also, ensure that
the wiper motors and arms
are functional. When you’re
running in heavy seas you
need to be able to read the
seas ahead of you.
