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Required Safety Gear by Boat Size
Know what has to be aboard before you leave the dock. Our two-page guide breaks down the U.S. Coast Guard and Florida requirements by boat length, from skiffs under 16 ft to yachts up to 65 ft.
- One easy chart: life jackets, throwables, fire extinguishers, flares, sound signals, lights and more
- Florida rules for kids’ life jackets and onboard toilets
- Expiration dates and the pre-trip checks that matter
- The extras we never leave the dock without
Download the PDF (1.1 MB)Shop Safety Kits by Boat Size
Heading out with us instead? Comfortably Numb carries every item on the list, so all you need to bring is sunscreen.
Summarized from the USCG Boater’s Guide to Federal Requirements and Florida Statutes 327.50 and 327.53. A summary, not legal advice. Updated October 2026.
