Reviewed by: CAPT. MIKE SCHOONVELD
Every boat has (or should have) a storage container for “necessary papers.” At the least, it should have the boat’s registration certificate, perhaps the boat’s trailer registration and insurance papers. I keep my BoatUS membership papers, my captain’s license in it. There’s a copy of my fishing licenses (for each Great Lake state I visit each year) and several other licenses and documents dealing with my charter business. Throw in a pen, pencil and Sharpie, a few AA or AAA batteries a roll of electrical tape and a folded-up Approved Day Signal Distress Flag and several zip ties to mount the flag on my VHF antenna. It’s become my “necessary box.”
The Compact Marine Dry Box by Flambeau is perfect size for me (9.625″ L x 7.5″ W x 4.25″ D) and checks several other boxes. It’s rugged and waterproof due to the rubber gasket that seals out water when the end-hinged (like an ammo box) lid is shut and latched down. It’s bright orange. I keep it in a storage compartment along with other gear – first aid kit, a tool kit, zip lock bags and other items. When I need it, I can locate it at a glance. If I forget to stow it away, it’s heavy enough that it won’t blow out of the boat at highway speeds.
Check the Compact Marine Dry Box (and larger sizes) along with other Flambeau storage box options at www.flaumeauoutdoors.com. They are available to purchase at the site, at other online sellers and widely available at retailers.
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