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I'm in search of a good way to rig up a swim ladder for our boat. We need to use a rope type ladder because of the limited storage space. We currently have a cockpit ladder for getting into the boat from the dock on either side with the garelick type catches (picture attached) and am hoping to...
Starting a charter boat business in California, and I will have 1 employee to start with. It's my understanding that I cannot use a standard workers comp insurance, is this correct? Is Jones Act insurance what I should be looking for? Is the Jones Act insurance paid by the hour the employee...
i need to purchase primary life saving (life raft) for 10 people to complete my Coast Guard Cert. We're on a inland lake so I don't need to get too crazy. Looking for the simplest and most cost effective raft or rafts to get to 10 people, like a 6 person and a 4 person. Any suggestions on...
I need a Type 1 PFD Donning Placard. Anybody know where to get a nice looking one? I've seen a neat Charlie Brown one on a couple boats but can't find one online anywhere. Thanks for any help