It might be better as a separate thread but I would be curious to know what others have on board or carry in terms of additional safety gear or a ditch kit? When I was in the CG years ago we also carried a damage control bag of sorts with items to plug a hull breach, fittings, pumps, etc....
I don't carry a spare bilge pump (have a hand pump) but I will now. Maybe even wire and fit it so it can go straight to a battery and pump over the side without having to mess with a burnt out one? I am sure some of you guys have great ideas for a quick fix to a serious situation on the water. I for one would be happy to hear them.
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