Emergency tool kit advice

[johhny o]

Hello experts, I would like to create a small tool kit to take on boat for my 98' 90 hp force. I've read many of your threads and am sure that some of you would encourage me to take a full height husky rolling tool box, ha. To be more practical, what essential tools would you recommend that would store in a very small carry on. Thank you in advance.

 

[chicknwing]

Re: Emergency tool kit advice

I carry a couple screw drivers and a set of 1/4 inch metric and SAE sockets and wrenches nothing bigger that a 5/8. My buddy carries a full compliment of tools. I've only found use for the screw drivers while out on the water though. I guess it goes back to the boy scouts...

TC

 

[maxum247]

Re: Emergency tool kit advice

A spare battery well charged, strong trolling motor or gas powered kicker motor depending on the size of your boat, water conditions and distance from shore where you will be boating.
I carry standard hand tools of all sizes, tape, spare wire, cutting pliers, folding knife, fuses, sockets, screw drivers of all kinds and sizes, wrenches, etc. I learned these different tools by physically trying them on my motor working my way around the engine and compiling a set of tools that worked well on my motor.
I have added to my collection of tools over time, this has enabled me to be a little better prepared with each trip out and a little more reassured and comfortable that if something should occur I have a better chance of correcting it on the spot.
Most of the time the tools that fit in my ammo can will get me out of a jam, if I don't have the right tool or can't fix the problem I can turn to my trolling motor in my case. max!

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Emergency tool kit advice

1. Spare Prop
2. Prop nut wrench
3.Spare set of plugs
4. Spark plug wrench
5. A multiple size screwdriver--combination flat and phillips with one side 1/4 socket and the other 5/16 socket.
6. Several sockets and open end wrenches sized to fit common fasteners. I don't know if Merc went metric in 98 so take either 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, or 10mm, 11mm, 13mm. Maybe a 9/16 or 14-15 MM if you think you may want to someday remove the lower unit away from home. As in changing the water pump impeller.
7. Extra fuel pump diaphragm and gaskets as needed.
8. Several pliers including electrical cutters and crimpers and an assortment of crimp terminals.
9. If you will be far from home, carry a spare water pump impeller. You will not be changing it on the water, but if you get to a marina or shore, then at least you have the part. If you change the impeller regularly, the spare SHOULD be redundant, but you can always count on Murphy rearing his ugly head.
10. A couple of lengths of wire for splicing and jumping purposes.
11. Common fuses used under the dash

If you come from my generation, always carry a woman with bobby pins in her hair. LOL

These tools and parts can fit into a small satchel or coffee can sized container with the obvious exception of the prop --and the woman.

You are obviously not going to do major repairs on the water so changing plugs, props, fuel pump diaphragm, and correcting minor electrical problems will be about it. You may need to adjust linkages and change a fuel fitting and filter or so. These common tools will cover almost anything short of a major repair.

 

[johhny o]

Re: Emergency tool kit advice

Thanks guys, I'll get to work on it. As far as the bobby pins go, I'll just tell the women that they can't come on board without a half dozen or so in their big texas hair!