What are the "must have" tools while boating

[jackd1023]

Ok I am not new to boating and honesly have a lot of friends that are boat owners. We all have our own opininons on what are must have tools while boating.

SO IF YOU WERE TO START FRESH AND HAVE A NEW PLASTIC PLANO TOOL BOX ABOARD YOUR BOAT WHAT WOULD YOU FILL IT WITH?

 

[fishingman220]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

i always make sure i have
adjustable wrench
flat and phillips head screw driver
shorty flat and phillips drivers
a cheap set of sockets and ratchet
electrical tape, duct tape
some speaker wire
wd40
channel lock pliers
needle nose pliers
and wrench and parts needed to replace prop including nut, washer, pin, and anything else to replace in case he old prop comes off and you lose the whole thing

i stay in the river most of the time so that what i pack when staying close to shore

 

[JB]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Engine Service Manual
Couple or three sizes of crescent wrenches.
Leatherman tools in at least 2 models.
Spark plugs.
WD-40
Duct tape
Boat plugs.
Flare gun and flares
Small automatic pistol
First aid kit, including benzocaine.

 

[QC]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Sewing kit
Scissors
Zip ties

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

A stick of marine epoxy ..... the stuff you tear a chunk off and knead it. Works on fiberglass, metal, fuel tanks and under water.

 

[Bearfan]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Small automatic pistol

Here I was thinking screwdrivers, sockets....

 

[River-Daze]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Leatherman tool and zip ties have saved me several times.

 

[Northern Lights]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Filter wrench, electrical kit incuding multimeter, 6" & 10" crecents, flat & Phillips driver bits, flashlight, small hammer, vice grips, needle nose & channel locks, socket set with spark plug socket, ratchet & extensions, razor knife & wrench set 7/16 to 1". would be a good start, there will always be something you need but don't have. I have inboards & forgot to add a prop nut wrench if you have a in/out or outboard.

 

[fat fanny]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

I have always just put the box out of my truck into the boat before launching and it is equipt minus the engine puller to be able to pull an engine and or repair anything on it and most important common sence but I do have a hard time imagining packing a pistol around my kid's but then again I don't live in Texas or near pirate infested waters (no offense JB)

 

[5150abf]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

I feelon the water you are really limited to what you can fix, obvously your not gonna pull the head on the water so I take just the basic tools to get me out of light failures.

Pliers,2 small crescent wrenches,tape,screw drivers,the socket to get my air box off,plugs and a wrench, just basic stuff.

 

[dingbat]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Here is what I carry on my boat and how often I have used it in the last 500 hours of operation.

Tow Boat US card - once - water in fuel
Spare fuel filter - once
Filter wrench - once
replacement prop hardware - never
Spare prop - never
Prop wrench - never
Spare fuses - never
Spare spark plugs - never
Spare power pack - never
Gallon of 2 stroke oil - never
Small, prepackaged, waterproof tool kit- never
Roll of electrical tape - once, not for boat repair

 

[ENSIGN]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

JB what's the pistol for? Do you have it in case you drop your spare prop overboard

 

[jackd1023]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Some great Ideas .........

I have screwdrivers....

Plug wrench. set of plugs

El' Cheapo socket set

Crescent wrench

heat shrink tubing and a lighter

Fuses

Bottle opener


Flares etc, and first aid are in the glove box always, multi tool also.

We do kind of Redneck yacht club on our local water I have used them all many many times, not always for their correct purposess...............

 

[scutly]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

a radio, first aid kit, coast guard kit with flares and tow insurance first and foremost. honestly, if you don't know your boat well enough to have to ask what tools fix what, then maybe you shouldn't try. knowing your boat, knowing your mechanical ability and common sense will tell you what to fill your toolbox with.

 

[jackd1023]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Sorry maybe you missed the point,

Was just trying to start a "fun" topic.

Maybe a new boater could get some Ideas, Oh well maybe wrong thing to do if people are going to take offence.

I do own 3 boats and have been boating since I was 12 ( drunken father couldnt handle his booze) that makes it 22 years of experience.

If moderator wants to delete this post it is fine.

 

[DYLBOSS]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Sorry maybe you missed the point,

Was just trying to start a "fun" topic.

Maybe a new boater could get some Ideas, Oh well maybe wrong thing to do if people are going to take offence.

I do own 3 boats and have been boating since I was 12 ( drunken father couldnt handle his booze) that makes it 22 years of experience.

If moderator wants to delete this post it is fine.

Unbelievable........

There's always that one person that has to ruin a good thread.

 

[jackd1023]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Yeah, and that one person is usually the one complaining about "ROOKIE" boaters not being equipped. And BLAH BLAH

 

[JB]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

JB what's the pistol for? Do you have it in case you drop your spare prop overboard

The pistol is only for certain fishing destinations where a confrontation with dangerous wildlife/critter might occur. I prefer those destinations over congested waters.

Back in the 80s when I fished the Gulf Stream it was a SS Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 Mag. Never came out of the bag, but I felt more secure.

 

[JB]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

a radio, first aid kit, coast guard kit with flares and tow insurance first and foremost. honestly, if you don't know your boat well enough to have to ask what tools fix what, then maybe you shouldn't try. knowing your boat, knowing your mechanical ability and common sense will tell you what to fill your toolbox with.

Every boater started out knowing nothing, scutly. The wise ones asked questions and got courteous, helpful answers.

 

[jeeperman]

Re: What are the "must have" tools while boating

Any or all of the above mentioned stuff.
One thing I do for the above stuff that stay on the boat is to vacuum seal them in foodsaver bags.
Keeps the moisture away during weather swings as well as the salty air away, etc.
Including a cheap revolver, I would never pack a semi-auto.