How to Prep for an Overnight Boating Trip

Spending the night out on the water is a great way to get away from it all and spend some quality time with family and friends. If you’re making plans to take an overnight trip on your boat, be sure to read our helpful packing tips below. If you’re in need of any boating accessories for your overnight stay, feel free to visit our helpful parts department here in Houston, Texas.

Food

Snacks and sodas aren’t enough for an overnight stay, and you’ll need to figure out how to cook and serve meals while on your boat. If you have a boat with a cabin, you may already have a pre-installed oven or electrical outlets where you can plug in a hot plate. However, if this isn’t the case, a small portable grill is another great way to serve up easy meals while out on the water.

Amenities

When packing for your overnight boating trip you’ll want to bring quite a few extra blankets and pillows along. If you’re sleeping out on the deck rather than in a cabin, it’s easy to catch a chill even on warm summer nights. We also advise bringing some kind of generator, or even a large portable charger, to support various electronics. Not only are they great for charging cell phones or powering entertainment systems, but you can also use them to add some much-needed lighting to your boat once it's dark out.

Emergencies

When planning your overnight trip it’s important that you don't forget to bring along necessary safety supplies or gear. You should have a life vest available for each passenger as well as a fully stocked first-aid kit on board. Because you’ll be spending the night on your boat we also advise bringing along a flare, fire extinguisher, and a radio. If you or your passengers have any medications they need to take, such as an EpiPen or insulin, be sure to have a safe secure place to store it.

If you’re located nearby in Conroe, Texas, we hope you’ll visit us here at LMC Marine for all of your boating needs. Whether you’re looking for a few helpful accessories, replacement parts, or even a new model, our experienced staff will be happy to help find everything you need!