Tips Tricks or Mistakes

[Kamper]

Don't skip on mandatory safety equipment. It's required for a reason.

You may also find ways to use normal equipment as additional safety equipment. For instance: Floor hatches can have distress signals painted to their bottom side. hen redoing upholstery use closed cell foam which floats even if cut. Have more fire-extinguishers than required and place at least one in easy reach of the helm/captain's chair.

Good luck!