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Safety App – Boat Essentials-USCG Safety Gear is a simple checklist app to help you identify the safety items you are required to have onboard your boat and make suggestions on other items that will make your boat safer and more comfortable. Can be used for all powered and non-powered boats operated in the United States and territories waters. This app also contains features to help you maintain your boat, buy supplies for your boat, and to notify you of important dates.

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As a result of a U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety Nonprofit Grant, the app was developed by Ken Cook Company. It includes suggestions on other items that will make the boat safer and more comfortable. It can be used on powered and non-powered boats that operate in the waters of the United States.

App features:

  • Stores information on up to 3 boats
  • Track items you need in a shopping list
  • File and save Float Plans
  • Track Scheduled Maintenance in your calendar
  • Set reminders for items that need scheduled service (Flares, Fire Extinguishers)
  • Keeps all information separate by boat
  • Links to Boating Agencies
  • Add people you boat with to boating contacts
  • Email Float Plans, lists and boat details

This app embodies ‘Boating Safety Built In’ with everything you need listed right there at your fingertips. Gone are the days of getting out on the water only to find your flares are expired.