Boating Equipment.

Certain Boating Equipment is normally a part of the inventory on any yacht or Sailboat some you would provide personally and some are extra equipment or accessories that enhance your boating experience.

The first category includes equipment that is a part of the boat such as built in electronics.

However recently some fantastic marine navigation apps for the Iphone,Ipad and Android have come on the market and they can be used both at home or on the boat.

This allows yacht charterers to do their passage planning and setting up of Waypoints and Routes beforehand and then use this information for navigation on their charter.

One such navigation system is Navionics which can be found by typing the name in the apps search on the phone or Ipad and another one is Isailor

These systems work particularly well on the new Ipad2 and if you don't have one Click here fill in a short survey and you may win a free one.

PLUS you will be given a £5 reward voucher for your time!

A Yacht Charter Company also supplies all the safety equipment, charts, almanacs, cruising guides and navigation tools as well as cutlery, crockery and pots and pans.

Some items such as a tender, outboard motors, spinnakers are usually an extra.

For a more complete list go to our Boat Equipment page.

Personal items that you will need to take with you include suitable sailing clothes, bedding sunglasses, sun tan cream as well as your normal clothing toiletries etc.

Many regular charterers like to have their own equipment such as lifejacket, charts and cruising guides, hand held GPS, handheld VHF radio and a good sailing watch.

Boating Equipment ranges from basic yacht equipment that is normally provided on any yacht charter boat to additional navigation equipment such as chart plotters, radar, fishfinders and AIS as well as safety, galley, bedding, personal sailing clothes and other sailing gear.

The quality and selection of Sailing Equipment provided for a Yacht Charter should always be taken into account when comparing Charter Prices and the offers by Charter Companies.

This would also apply if you are considering purchasing a vessel or even going for a sail with a friend or going on a corporate event.

Do you really want to venture out on the water without adequate safety equipment or suitable sailing clothes?

Our Boat Equipment page provides a checklist of items which are either essential or would enhance the charter holiday. Some of these will come with the boat others will need to be taken with you

To help you find suitable equipment at good prices:

Here is our Yacht Charter Store US

and:

Here is our Yacht Charter Store UK

We also have:

Some Recommended Boating Equipment

Garmin GPS 76CSX Handheld GPS with Barometric Altimeter and Electronic Compass publisher: Garmin ASIN: B000CSQRYS EAN: 0753759051648 price: $229.80 (new), $206.82 (used) Garmin GPS MAP 76 CSx. The Garmin GPS MAP 76 CSx is ideal for marine use! It features a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment. You can load map data and transfer routes and waypoints through the unit's fast USB connection. This GPS unit also has a new, highly sensitive GPS receiver that acquires satellites faster and lets you track your location in challenging conditions, such as heavy foliage or deep canyons. Built-in barometric altimeter provides extremely accurate elevation data and an electronic compass that displays an accurate heading while standing still. Get the specs: New high-sensitivity WAAS-cable GPS receiver by SiRF; Built-in quad-helix receiving antenna with remote antenna capability; Electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still; Barometric altimeter with automatic pressure rend recording; MicroSD card slot allows for storage of optimal MapSource data (128 MB microSD included); LED back lit display and keyboard; Approx. 18 hours of battery life using 2 AA alkaline batteries; Includes a built-in Americas autoroute basemap with automatic routing capabilities, including highways, exits and tide data; Internal memory is preloaded with marine point database... so you're ready to hit the water right after you take this GPS out of the box; Stores 1,000 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol and 50 reversible routes.

 

Steiner 7x50 Observer w/Compass Binoculars publisher: Burris Optics ASIN: B0009WZ94Q EAN: 0077068006855 sales rank: 124922 price: $544.49 (new), $425.00 (used) Tough, waterproof Steiner 7x50 mm Observer Binoculars with Compass. A dependable choice for boaters and trophy fisherman. These Observer Binoculars from Steiner have rugged marine optics and one of the most stable and easy-to-read compass systems available. The compass has a range finding reticle to help you determine the distance of boats, buoys, markers and objects in the water. Electronic compass illumination helps you find your bearings in the dark. Get a pair today at great this great value! More features: Sports Auto-Focus system means everything is in sharp focus from 20 yards to infinity, once set for your eyes; Guaranteed waterproof and shockproof for marine and rugged field use; Rubber armoring prevents slipping, even in wet; Includes web straps, rain and spray guard for eyepieces, and attached objective lens caps; Eye relief: 22 mm; F.O.V.@ 1,000 yds. is 368'; 39 ozs.; Compass illuminator uses two E344 alkaline batteries; 10-year limited warranty; Every serious boater deserves a pair... order now! Steiner 7x50 mm Observer Binoculars with Compass.

Musto MPX: Gore-Tex Offshore Jacket publisher: Musto MPX ASIN: B002YB73JY sales rank: 1080116 price: $600.00 (used) SM1511 SM1512 The MPX contains all the features required for conditions using the best technology available, therefore a great investment for an established sailor. It includes all necessary aspects such as a roll away fluorescent hood, high fleeced collar, hand warmer pockets, facility to attach a lifejacket and Musto's new reflective strips. Water is repelled with the adjustable cuff design giving virtual drysuit cuff protection. The jacket also has articulated elbows and underarms, adjustable hem tensioner and extra large self draining cargo pockets. Designed to pair with Trouser MUSM1504 (below). Colors: Platinum or Red Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL

Musto MPX: Gore-Tex Offshore Trousers publisher: Musto MPX ASIN: B002ZE5F6S sales rank: 1129639 SM1504 SM1505 The MPX trouser contains all the features required for conditions using the best technology available, therefore a great investment for an established sailor. The main features include multi-tool attachment facility, articulated knees, hand warmer pockets and Velcro adjustable braces. The chest is fitted high for extra protection and the ankles have Velcro adjusters to prevent water penetration. Color: Red , Platinum , or Black. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL