Have you finished your ANZAC Day long weekend boating prep?

With the ANZAC Day long weekend just around the corner, have you finished preparing?

A little time taken now might save you the frustration of breaking down out on the water and ensure that if something does go wrong, that you’ll be safer.

Simple checks you can do now include:

• Getting your engine serviced

• Checking your battery is in good condition

• Checking your trailer

• Ensuring that lifejackets are packed and their gas cannisters are in date

• Ensuring that your flares are packed and in date

• Making sure your V-sheet is packed

• Installing the Marine Rescue app on your phone

• Ensuring your EPIRB is packed

• Filling your fuel tank and having extra fuel in an approved container on board

A little prep now will ensure a great long weekend on the water, so play it safe, and get prepped!

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