What spares?

[j_martin]

Re: What spares?

That reminds me. I've had this year's PM fuel pump kit in hand since May. Should I throw it in, or just put it in the boat spares?

 

[vhuevos7]

Re: What spares?

Nope, but if I have a problem, there is an 80% chance that we are not going to have to be towed in because of something I could have addressed right on the spot.

I have learned over the years that things happen. A great majority of them are simple problems that take 10 minutes or less to fix. But the three hour tow back to the ramp, putting it on the trailer, getting it home, then back to the ramp kinda puts a damper on the day.

I have also helped "save" other peoples day because I had the knoweldge and tools on board to get them back operational. Once, I even "loaned" one of my spare props to a guy that chewed his up. He was so happy with the way it performed on his boat, when he came to return it the next day, he asked if he could buy it. Of course I sold it to him. My boat didn't like it at all...that's why it was a spare.

Thats cool, You never know if something you have onboard is going to save someones day or even there weekend

 

[dwco5051]

Re: What spares?

All those spare parts are not much help if you don't have the tools to replace them. For every spare part think of what would it take to replace it. It doesn't have to be the same tool you use that you would use in the garage (you are not going to be able to use your air wrench) but what is the simplest tool that will still do the job. Though I don't wear my Leatherman tool to church or weddings it is on my belt almost 24/7. It is surprising how many different things that can be done with a good multi-tool. A friend of mine was switching fuel tanks in his airplane and the knob stripped and came off in his hand. A minor inconvenience in a boat but a big problem in a plane. Like me he always carried his multi-tool and was able to use the pliers to grip the shaft and change tanks preventing having to divert to the nearest airport or even worse.

 

[Beefer]

Re: What spares?

Though I don't wear my Leatherman tool to church or weddings it is on my belt almost 24/7. It is surprising how many different things that can be done with a good multi-tool. A friend of mine was switching fuel tanks in his airplane and the knob stripped and came off in his hand. A minor inconvenience in a boat but a big problem in a plane. Like me he always carried his multi-tool and was able to use the pliers to grip the shaft and change tanks preventing having to divert to the nearest airport or even worse.

My leatherman is also on me all the time, and on the bedside table when I'm sleeping. The only trouble I have with it on the boat, is that I'm usually wearing swim trunks. In that case i carry it, but I'm petrified of losing it. It's been my right-hand man for so long, I'd be lost without it.

 

[Tig]

Re: What spares?

Are you saying you need spare props, paddles, and anchors more often than a landing net?

No, I just can't remember to bring the darn thing. On the other hand we do find it more discrete to land fish by hand if the lake is crowded. I've grabbed 14lb musky and 7 lb pickerel, as well as an assortment of pike and bass.
BTW, I did remember the net tonight.

 

[Beefer]

Re: What spares?

No, I just can't remember to bring the darn thing. On the other hand we do find it more discrete to land fish by hand if the lake is crowded. I've grabbed 14lb musky and 7 lb pickerel, as well as an assortment of pike and bass.
BTW, I did remember the net tonight.

Ummm... what fisherman ever wants to be discrete about the fish he's catching??

 

[NW Redneck]

Re: What spares?

I carry spare:

Fuses
Points/condensor
Belt
Fuel Filter
Prop
Bilge plug
1L Engine oil
Duct tape/electrical tape
Zip ties
Bike inner tube & hose clamps
Absorbant pads
Tools to replace any of the above parts and then some!

 

[blackz3]

Re: What spares?

the only redundent thing i carry is a cell phone and a boat US card...fri night got to our favorite spot drop anchor fired up the genset started dinner.. greenheads came a swarming
went to start the motors NUTTIN i mean nuttin d e a d dead.. called boat us. 1 hr and a million flys later they got there..told him my battery was dead..he said "well did you try the other one"!! yep you guessed it switched the terminals to the house battery and away we went!! yes i felt stupid lol

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: What spares?

Why not just bring a complete spare boat along?

Do you guys drag your families to the lake, then make them sit around while you overhaul the motor or redo the electronics?

I'm tellin' ya!

I've got twins. If things are so bad neither of them will run then I've got bigger problems to deal with.

Spare flares
Spare GPS EPIRB
Fixed & Handheald VHF
Spare frosty beverages and life jackets ooops PFD's.

 

[ab1]

Re: What spares?

Ummm... what fisherman ever wants to be discrete about the fish he's catching??

The kind who spends A LOT of time finding key spots, submerged cover, etc...the kind who doesn't want someone driving by to see you land a big fish and think, hmmmm I'll try that in the Tuesday night tourney.

If I'm fishing and another bass boat is approaching, I'll change my retrieve, leave my lure in the water, anything to hide what I am doing. Force of habit when you fish smaller, but very heavily pressured, lakes.

 

[Tig]

Re: What spares?

Ummm... what fisherman ever wants to be discrete about the fish he's catching??

One's that go out on the lake to get away from people rather than attract them.

 

[Beefer]

Re: What spares?

The kind who spends A LOT of time finding key spots, submerged cover, etc...the kind who doesn't want someone driving by to see you land a big fish and think, hmmmm I'll try that in the Tuesday night tourney.

If I'm fishing and another bass boat is approaching, I'll change my retrieve, leave my lure in the water, anything to hide what I am doing. Force of habit when you fish smaller, but very heavily pressured, lakes.

One's that go out on the lake to get away from people rather than attract them.

Yep, I guess that's part of the 'lake effect' of which I have no knowledge. Open water babeeee!!!!!!!!!

 

[Beefer]

Re: What spares?

the only redundent thing i carry is a cell phone and a boat US card...fri night got to our favorite spot drop anchor fired up the genset started dinner.. greenheads came a swarming
went to start the motors NUTTIN i mean nuttin d e a d dead.. called boat us. 1 hr and a million flys later they got there..told him my battery was dead..he said "well did you try the other one"!! yep you guessed it switched the terminals to the house battery and away we went!! yes i felt stupid lol

OMG, that's funny! Thanks for my out loud laugh of the day!

 

[adamjr]

Re: What spares?

All those spare parts are not much help if you don't have the tools to replace them. For every spare part think of what would it take to replace it. It doesn't have to be the same tool you use that you would use in the garage (you are not going to be able to use your air wrench) but what is the simplest tool that will still do the job. Though I don't wear my Leatherman tool to church or weddings it is on my belt almost 24/7. It is surprising how many different things that can be done with a good multi-tool. A friend of mine was switching fuel tanks in his airplane and the knob stripped and came off in his hand. A minor inconvenience in a boat but a big problem in a plane. Like me he always carried his multi-tool and was able to use the pliers to grip the shaft and change tanks preventing having to divert to the nearest airport or even worse.

That's no joke. Faulty fuel tank selector is what killed John Denver. Of course that was mostly stupidity. The selector in his plane was very stiff. He borowed a vice grip from a hangar mechanic for extra leverage. The FAA investigation found that the selector valve was something around 60/40 which in a maneuver caused the engine to lean out and stall. Couldn't re-start and wound up in the bay. The reason I say it was stupidity is that if something like a fuel tank selector isn't operating smoothly the plane should have been repaired before ever leaving the ground.

 

[j_martin]

Re: What spares?

That's no joke. Faulty fuel tank selector is what killed John Denver. Of course that was mostly stupidity. The selector in his plane was very stiff. He borowed a vice grip from a hangar mechanic for extra leverage. The FAA investigation found that the selector valve was something around 60/40 which in a maneuver caused the engine to lean out and stall. Couldn't re-start and wound up in the bay. The reason I say it was stupidity is that if something like a fuel tank selector isn't operating smoothly the plane should have been repaired before ever leaving the ground.

Take off is optional.
Landing is Mandatory. (one way or another)