You are planning to go boating in cold water conditions How should you equip your boat in order to be prepared for cold water immersion?

This depends on the size of your vessel and the waters you are operating. A good starting point is to wear as little or NO cotton clothing as possible. Cotton is an evil thing when you enter the water. Wearing a polypropylene undergarments such as "Under Armor" is safer. You want to preserve body heat and wick the water from your skin. If you have the money to invest in a dry suit or immersion suit, that would be a great option, however they are out of the price range and practicality of the normal so-called "Boater".