My thoughts on small boats offshore
Up to 20 miles or so:
Inflatable PFD's
WELL MAINTAINED MECHANICAL, FUEL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
EPIRB ( An AquaLink 406 personal EPIRB at less than $400 should be standard equipment on all boats )
Handheld VHF with internal GPS
Tow Boat Membership
20 + miles
Life Raft
50 + miles
Sat Phone
If a boat performs well with a single, twins are a waste. I take my 18 cc out 20 miles when weather permits. I rely on a 1999 150 Johnson and the gear I listed for that distance.
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