Boat tool box

[Cdnguy1980]

Hey folks what tools do you recommend having on hand at all times, especially for a 2 stroke engine

 

[eggs712]

I personally carry a set or wrenches (SAE for my old motors), socket set with a few extensions, some pliers, and screwdrivers. I use cheap Harbor Freight tools, as they'll all rust and some will go into Davy Jones' locker.

Also, maybe some penetrating oil, spare spark plugs in a ziploc bag, and always an extra quart or so of 2-stroke oil for fuel emergencies.

 

[Cdnguy1980]

I personally carry a set or wrenches (SAE for my old motors), socket set with a few extensions, some pliers, and screwdrivers. I use cheap Harbor Freight tools, as they'll all rust and some will go into Davy Jones' locker.

Also, maybe some penetrating oil, spare spark plugs in a ziploc bag, and always an extra quart or so of 2-stroke oil for fuel emergencies.

Haha if you've ever been to Algonquin park in Ontario Canada I've probably found a few of Davy's tools

 

[airshot]

Very few for an outboard, when I had my I/O the engine was easier to service on the water if necessary. Hanging over trying to service an outboard is not very likely. I do carry an extra set of spark plugs, and a socket to change them. A wrench to fit the prop nut and a spare prop, spare prop nut and a spare prop nut keeper/ cotter pin. I also carry duct tape as it can fix anything as we all know!! Flat blade and phillips head screw drivers and one small and one large pair of channel lock pliers. Some electrical tape, a couple small wire nuts in case of electrical repair. Just think about what would you actually be able to repair on an OB motor while at sea....then just bring the tools necessary for those repairs

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Using a water tight marine box to keep everything in is helpful. Aside from all that was mentioned, a cheap Small HF digital meter is nice to have in my opinion. I like having multi-tools like a 10 in one screwdriver, and folding Allen wrench sets. The more compact the better.

 

[Earl Cordova]

I carry a old GI style tool bag full of hand tools, tape, wire ties, fuses, etc.

 

[todhunter]

A small multi meter and a flashlight are good additions to the tools mentioned above. Replace batteries in both at the beginning of every season.

 

[briangcc]

I used to carry spare fuses (new boat is all circuit breakers). Also set of screw drivers, socket set, zip ties, and pliers. Beyond that...I have a cell phone to call for further help.

 

[Joshto]

I used to carry spare fuses (new boat is all circuit breakers). Also set of screw drivers, socket set, zip ties, and pliers. Beyond that...I have a cell phone to call for further help.

I'm considering doing this too.

I always bring my complete toolbox with enough tools to take apart the entire boat, but it's heavy, and I can't stow it anywhere, so it's always on the deck.

I permanently carry a spare prop and hub and a second battery (with an automatic isolator). I never boat "offshore"; typically, one mile off the coast around populated areas and rarely past dusk. The boat has never let me down, except when I blew the head gasket last year, but I could still return to the ramp slowly. My insurance covers towing in the great lakes, so I'm tempted to leave the toolbox home every time I go out, but an old boat can never be trusted

 

[dingbat]

I carry a spare prop with hardware, fuel filter with wrench, an extra gallon of 2 stroke oil and my Tow Boat membership card.

 

[airshot]

Carry as little as necessary, think carefully....what can you actually repair while at sea ??? From all that has been posted, I see duct tape and cell phone as the most critical.....lol...

 

[DeepCMark58A]

I live on a lake my boat tool box is an electric trolling motor. I can get back to the dock or to the boat landing for repairs or to pull the boat out of the water.

 

[airshot]

I live on a lake my boat tool box is an electric trolling motor. I can get back to the dock or to the boat landing for repairs or to pull the boat out of the water.

Good point, my trolling motor is supposed to run for 6 hours at wot and my kicker gas motor has a 4 hour run capacity in fuel. Between the two I have 10 hours of run time....at 3-4 mph..... 30 plus miles, guess I am good !!

 

[DeepCMark58A]

Good point, my trolling motor is supposed to run for 6 hours at wot and my kicker gas motor has a 4 hour run capacity in fuel. Between the two I have 10 hours of run time....at 3-4 mph..... 30 plus miles, guess I am good !!

Without fail when my son comes up with his friends and they are out sking or tubing they will run out of gas as least once, that is why I put the trolling motor in the rod locker.

 

[airshot]

Without fail when my son comes up with his friends and they are out sking or tubing they will run out of gas as least once, that is why I put the trolling motor in the rod locker.

Might be a better lesson to put a paddle in there !!