YachtKeys guides
Boat Key & Onboard Gear Guides
Practical, plain-language guides to key floats, kill switches, waterproof storage and keeping keys secure.
Best Floating Keychains for Boats
Match buoyancy to your real key ring, not the package.
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How to Choose a Boat Kill Switch Lanyard
Corded or wireless, plus what the federal ECOS rule requires.
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Waterproof Phone Cases vs Dry Bags for Boating
What each protects, what IP ratings mean, and when you need both.
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Keeping Boat Keys Safe at the Marina: Lockboxes and Key Safes
Better than under the cushion: lockbox placement and code habits.
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What Happens When You Lose Your Boat Key
What to do next, and how a spare plan keeps you from being stranded.
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