Must-Haves on your Boat

[biggsy]

Being a new boat owner and still doing a lot of learning, we are still trying to figure out just what everyone must-have on their boat. We keep adding stuff that we think of and realize we need while we are out there.

Besides the obvious and required safety equipment (life jackets, flares; etc) what do you have on your boat? I am talking tools, wiring, putty (i was talking to a client that carried fast sealing putty), extra batteries, emergency bilge setups...etc...

How about a back-up VHS or GPS?

Oh yeah and we already have an Eprib.

We already have the beer :cool: What else do you carry?

Thanks!

john

[richhermes]

Satellite Radio---XM or Sirius

A handheld VHF with GOOD batteries is a must.

[hardcore]

A grill and a good cook to come along with it. And a few bean bags e-searider of course. :thumps:

[dagodiver]

A really good first-aid kit.



Dago.

[biggsy]

Might I add...We also carry oxygen. Although we need to get a better case (pelican) to hold the components outside of the tank. :)

[CWitch]

How about a nice skanky salad girl?

[GRIM REEFER]

:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

[bgbill]

Microwave Oven.

[richhermes]

HOT water in the winter!

Get one of those propane-fired portable water heaters. I think Coleman makes them.
John hooks his up to the fresh water spigot and it's great for warming up the wetsuit without making it smell like piss!!

[KEYSKILLER]

misc tools, hose clamps, duct tape. can save the day.

[Man-O-War]

misc tools, hose clamps, duct tape. can save the day.

"McGyver approves this message" :thumps:

[Johnoly]

A golf pencil velcro'd/attached near the radio. If you need to write down some numbers/etc, really fast like a sinking, you may only hear it one time. Or if you are relaying info for someone to the GG. Wipes right off the gelcoat easily too.

[The Collector]

Microwave Oven.

:thumps: :thumps: :thumps: :thumps:

[dugout]

Here are a few things I find handy:
HH VHF and GPS
Hard Wired Cell Phone charge cable
Trash Bags
sneakers, don't be without shoes even if you don't wear them, have them.
Wet-Wipes, (Baby wipes)
Gallon food storage bags
Hand-cleaner
Simple Green
Hotel towels, (LOTS of them)
Waxed Bait rigging floss
WD40
Bait Needles
Fillet Knife
Notebook, Pen
Plenty of Line
Poly line and a float to trail behind the boat at anchor, in current.
Fish Cleaning table and rod holder mount
Fresh water washdown
Raw water washdown, with an outlet on the bow and a short hose for washing crap of the anchor before bringing it aboard.
Three anchors with Rhodes
Binoculars, 10X50
Bolt cutters, this is a MUST HAVE!!! Trust me!
Sunscreen
Rolaids
lip balm
bag balm
Aspirin
Good first aid kit. Make your own! Big bandages, tape, hydrogen peroxide etc. Be ready for cuts, burns, punctures, etc.
at least 70cuft of oxygen, Take the DAN administrators course.
Isopropyl Alcohol in a spray to clean sunglasses and masks, (forget the toothpaste)
BugBite sticks, instant cure for sea nettle stings
Sweatshirt and sweatpants
Extra hats
Extra Sunglasses
Cooler with 2 quart milk bottles filled with fresh water and frozen
Food, canned meat, canned anything...
Bottle opener
Can opener
Dawn dish soap
Sunshower bag, (Nice warm water!!!) Spit shower after diving before the run home.
lube for zippers
O rings for any and all scuba gear. Small ones for spear shafts
Mono, crimps, and crimping tool

This may sound like a bunch of stuff but put it in a pile and it's not that much, really.

Good luck!

[junior]

I always bring one of those tool kits that come in a hard plastic case. I just buy a cheap one every couple of years at home depot. No need for the stainless/marine/expensive super set. Make sure it includes a socket set, wrenches and a nutdriver kit. Throw in some electrical tape, a lighter, bottle opener, spark plugs, steering fluid with fill kit, marine grease, alan wrench set, starter fluid, spray lubricant...you get the idea. I keep all of this stuff in an old tackle box under the center console.

I also keep a toolbox in the truck with a couple of spare hubs, grease, tire pressure gauge, work gloves, orange hand cleaner, bug spray, sunscreen, tire patch kit, tail light bulbs, trailer wiring harness etc... Just think of what you would need if you broke down on US 41 halfway between Naples and Miami at night and toss it all in a box. Spare trailer tires. I keep an old 1st stage rigged for filling tires too.

Might also consider a limited supply of screws, bolts, nuts, washers that are typically found on critical items on your boat too.

[Mariner]

A pair of these....
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[bgbill]

A pair of these....
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:thumps:

[silenthunter14]

:stupid:

[bgbill]

:stupid:
When you look at Freek's post, it is in Stereo. :thumps:

[tom harding]

plenty of t.p. (mountain money)

[Spearchuckerz]

O2 kit

Duct tape

Tapered wooden plugs for EVERY THRU HULL on your boat. If you want to do it right, attach the plugs with wire or mono and secure them to the thru hull itself. Sucks to scrable to find one when you really need it.

Stash a few gallons of fresh water somewhere, may save your life one day.

[riplipper]

A pair of these....
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do those qualify as one or two PFDs

[cmh777]

One thing I keep on my boat is a satalite phone......cell phones doun't work to far off shore.

extra anchor
fuses of all sizes needed for boat
always take an extra speargun

[fishhunta]

Tapered wooden plugs for EVERY THRU HULL on your boat.

That's a great idea.....I just got done drilling a thru-hull, and replacing a seacock on another. I will definately do this before I launch.

[joel mcqueen]

probly already have but spare props always good

[Mobile Diver]

All good ideas so far. I would add a fairly complete electrical kit: volt/ohm meter, test light spare fuses, bulbs, butt connectors, heat shrink, crimpers, strippers, wire, wire nuts, dielectric grease, & marine goop. Most marine problems are corroded electrical connections. This kit can keep your trip going.

Also a built-in battery charger is a great thing.

[hogsniper]

Don't forget the bean bags!-GET IT?? ;)

[tomt]

Benadryl Cream in my dry box, it came in handy with a jelly fish sting.

[Spearchucker]

Beer

[deepdestroyer]

epy-pen

[BLACKFIN]

IMHO these really make a day spearing more enjoyable:

1. Fresh water shower (warm water is a bonus).
2. Raw water washdown.

You will need 2 separate pumps. Jabsco ParMax4 I think are best for the $$.

[Southern Cross]

Handheld GPS as a backup.
Extra fuses
Cable Ties
Extra water
Motor oil
Steering fluid
corosion X

[hardcore]

corosion X

:thumps: That stuff works great! It's a little high priced but worth it.

[longbordz]

A Boat US unlimited towing card.

Playing cards for the long tow home.

Jumper cables.

Spare prop and prop nut/washers/spacers.

[Megabeast]

Extra pairs of gloves/filet knives for gutting/fish handling. Extra Gaff. Extra jug weights/ jugs/ jug line. That's all I can think of that hasn't been said already.

[AquaHunter]

Primer blub, fuel stablizer, extra check valves depending on ur engine, spare prop, Torque wrench for the prop tightness, castle nut, cotter pin, Battery charger, extra batteries (GPS, Cell phone, radio) If you have Yamaha engines (Strongly recommended Yamaha Ring Free) Fuel Additives, Extra oil (most common thing people forget), Fuses, Safety landyard, and an engine manual

[dagodiver]

Me thinks your going to be needing a bigger boat John.!



Dago.

[tommy7]

one of those "shake em up flashlights"....cheap and handy when it is dark out :D