Loop Boat Gear

A properly outfitted Loop boat is a must! Our soon-to-be Looper boat came with some gear, some we’ve upgraded/added, and some I’m sure we’ll upgrade/add even more along our cruise of America’s Great Loop! If you’re interested in boat’s solar system, check that out here, or jump to:

Ground tackle is comprised of the components necessary to safely and securely anchor.

Mantus Marine M2 galvanized anchor 55 pounds with S1 anchor swivel - essential Loop boat gear.

Mantus Marine M2 Galvanized Anchor – 55 lbs

Mantus Marine S1 Anchor Swivel

More chain and less rope is preferred Loop boat gear.

200′ 5/16″ G4 Galvanized Chain Grade 40 by Laclede

100′ 9/16″ Braided Polyester Rope

A bridle is common Loop boat gear.

Mantus Marine Universal Anchor Bridle – Small with M3 Chain Hook CH1 (for 1/4″ – 5/16″ Chain)

Lewmar windlass

Lewmar windlass

Certain pieces of safety gear are required by the United States Coast Guard, and varies based on vessel size and type.

Fun printed inflatable life jackets from Bluestorm, cute Loop boat gear.

Bluestorm Cirrus 26 Inflatable Life Jacket PFD’s (Guy Harvey Turtle / Coastal Blue)

Type 2 Basic Universal Foam Life Vest (Orange)

Pretty fish pattern throwable cushion PFD.

Bluestorm Type 4 Throw Cushion (Guy Harvey Bass)

Garmin inReach Explorer personal locator beacon

Garmin inReach Satellite Communicator with GPS Navigation

We don’t want our boat floating away or bumping on a hard dock while we’re on land exploring or reprovisioning!

Round black inflatable boat fender.

BABZ Classic 24″ Inflatable Boat Fender (4)

Taylor Made Super Gard Inflatable Boat Fender, 6.5″ x 22″ (4)

Bright green dock lines, lots of dock lines are needed for Loop boat gear.

Green double-braided nylon rope

Attwood Aluminum Telescoping Boat Hook 3.5′ to 8′