Coast Guard Warns Winter Live Aboards

If you live in a cold climate and are planning on living aboard your vessel this winter, you will want to heed the U.S. Coast Guard warnings to winter live aboards.

While living aboard your boat during the winter is doable, and often enjoyable, the Coast Guard warns to take these precautions:

• Install a carbon monoxide detector

• Use space heaters carefully

• Be sure fire extinguishers are within easy reach

• File an emergency response plan with the marina and local agencies

If living aboard is not your cup of tea, read more about winterizing your boat.