Hey buddy.
I am a safety boat driver, you will need valid insurance, if you do get a problem and have to abandon vessel the rules of the sea are a little bit different, claiming salvage rights, and I want a stolly so bad where abouts are you looking to launch from? I would highly recommend a escort boat.
Where abouts are you?
Flares
VHF radio,
Life jackets
Plenty of fuel lol!
Cold beer
Dont forget, Have fun!
Tom