{"id":1565,"date":"2018-05-21T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2018-05-21T15:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=1565"},"modified":"2023-08-08T13:48:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T20:48:38","slug":"what-oil-absorbents-do-i-need-for-my-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/what-oil-absorbents-do-i-need-for-my-boat\/","title":{"rendered":"What Oil Absorbents Do I Need for My Boat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1612\" style=\"width: 211px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1612\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Auckland-city-of-sails-NZ-bigstock-23597219-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"yachts moored in a city marina\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Auckland-city-of-sails-NZ-bigstock-23597219-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Auckland-city-of-sails-NZ-bigstock-23597219.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Ensure your watercraft is stocked with the right boat absorbents to prepare for summer fun and safety!<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Are you getting ready to go boating this summer? Before you put your boat on the water and get your slip ready for a season of fun in the sun, follow this checklist to ensure you have your watercraft stocked with the proper oil absorbents.<\/p>\n<h2>Kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized boats<\/h2>\n<p>While those whose boats don\u2019t have motors might think they can get through the summer without absorbents, they should consider stocking their small holds with a couple of special items.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, they don\u2019t have oil on their watercraft, but non-motorized boats tend to sit closer to the surface of the water. That\u2019s why these boaters are uniquely situated to clean up small spills they may encounter from other boats and nearby facilities.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checklist\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/oilonlypadsrolls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oil Absorbent Pads<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/pillows.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oil Absorbent Pillows<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Motorized boats<\/h2>\n<p>Because of the gasoline, oil, and other lubricants motors require to function properly, those with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/oil-absorbents\/\">power boats<\/a> should stock the same oil absorbents as non-motorized boats \u2014 and a few more.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checklist\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/oilonlypadsrolls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oil Absorbent Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/sweeps.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oil Absorbent Sweeps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/booms.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oil Absorbent Booms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/socksoilonly.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oil Absorbent Socks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Large boats, yachts, and ships<\/h2>\n<p>For owners and operators of big boats and ships, the ability to hold more oil-based liquids on board means a few additional absorbents can be useful. If you own or operate a large industrial boat or luxury liner, consider larger sizes in the oil absorbents in the two previous lists as well as these products to be thoroughly prepared for everything.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checklist\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/bilge.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bilge Socks, Booms, and Absorbent Net Bags<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"soliloquy-container-1616_1\" class=\"soliloquy-container soliloquy-transition-fade alignright soliloquy-theme-base\" style=\"max-width:250px;max-height:250px;\"><ul id=\"soliloquy-1616_1\" class=\"soliloquy-slider soliloquy-slides soliloquy-wrap soliloquy-clear\"><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-1 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/oilonlypadsrolls.htm\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Oil Absorbent Pads\" target=\"_blank\"><img id=\"soliloquy-image-1580\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/oil-absorbent-pads-250x250_c.jpg\" alt=\"Oil Absorbent Pads\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">SHOP NOW: Oil Absorbent Pads<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-2 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/pillows.htm\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Absorbent Pillows\" target=\"_blank\"><img id=\"soliloquy-image-1582\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/GPIL1818A1-250x250_c.jpg\" alt=\"Absorbent Pillows\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">SHOP NOW: Absorbent Pillows<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-3 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/sweeps.htm\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Oil Absorbent Sweep\" target=\"_blank\"><img id=\"soliloquy-image-1583\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sweeps-250x250_c.jpg\" alt=\"Oil Absorbent Sweep\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">SHOP NOW: Oil Absorbent Sweep<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-4 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/booms.htm\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Oil Absorbent Booms\" target=\"_blank\"><img id=\"soliloquy-image-1584\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/oil-absorbent-booms-oil-containment-booms-250x250_c.jpg\" alt=\"Oil Absorbent Booms\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">SHOP NOW: Oil Absorbent Booms<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-5 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/bilge.htm\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Bilge Booms\" target=\"_blank\"><img id=\"soliloquy-image-1620\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/bilge-booms-250x250_c.jpg\" alt=\"Bilge Booms\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">SHOP NOW: Bilge Booms<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-6 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-kits-spill-kit-mobile-carts-drum-small-spill-kits.htm#collapseSix\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Spill Kits\" target=\"_blank\"><img id=\"soliloquy-image-1619\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/duffle-bag-spill-kit-1w-250x250_c.jpg\" alt=\"Spill Kits\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">SHOP NOW: Spill Kits<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><noscript><style type=\"text\/css\">#soliloquy-container-1616_1{opacity:1}<\/style><\/noscript>Want all the oil absorbent products you need in one handy place? Get it all with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-kits-spill-kit-mobile-carts-drum-small-spill-kits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spill Kit<\/a>! You can even craft a special kit designed for your unique needs with a custom kit.<\/p>\n<p>When your watercraft \u2014 no matter the size \u2014 is fully stocked with all the oil absorbents you could need in any situation, you\u2019ll be ready for summer fun <em>and<\/em> safety!<\/p>\n<p><em>Need help choosing the right absorbents for your watercraft? The professionals at AbsorbentsOnline can help. Contact <a href=\"mailto:travis@absorbentsonline.com\">Travis Zdrazil<\/a> by email or call (800) 869-9633.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you getting ready to go boating this summer? Before you put your boat on the water and get your slip ready for a season of fun in the sun, follow this checklist to ensure you have your watercraft stocked with the proper oil absorbents. 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