Quote Originally Posted by KAP View Post
Great posts! Any details about what to have specifically on board?
GPS is good, as is a compass. My Spectre had both in dash, and I kept a backup just in case. A ship to shore radio is a must have in case you have issues. Cell phones are sketchy, especially when there is fog. We ran it a few times with fog, and it's wild. Dark, damp, and you're running along essentially blind, then you hit what amounts to a wall and it's bright as day.

The radio is a must to hail the harbor master and get your can assignment. We've had cans on the outside and not had any issues, but we've also seen boats sink on the outer cans.

Another trick, if you have a bunch of people with you, drop them at the dock, then go out to the can assignment with a buddy and tie up. The boats that ferry you to shore charge you by the head out and again to come back. It's easy to drop $100+ bucks that could be better spent at the bar getting people out and back.