What every boat needs??
 

Just thought I would throw this out there to see what everyone else considers must haves while underway. I thought maybe this would be a good information source for people to share their inovative ideas, or best practices. So far I have ready a good tool kit with adjustables, tape measure, various wrenches, duct tape, electrical tape, pliers, spark plugs, nail clippers, various sockets, fuses, various nuts, bolts, washers, spare belts, flash light. I was wondering what you guys have for damage control gear. Or other things people would not leave home with out.

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Nail clippers?

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A selection of zip ties, a spool of wire, a couple of wood plugs for any through hulls, a small, heavy duty tarp, a couple of different sizes of strap wrenches, short lenghts of various line/rope in varoius sizes (diameters), some gloves and a couple of grease pencils.

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Yeah, finger nail clippers.

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A can of spray foam and a plastic bag can do wonders in a pinch and tube of 4200 is also good

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AMT 45 !

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Heavy duty cutters for your biggest hooks. A stick of epoxy dough - the type you cut a chunk from and knead.

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being towed in isnt fun nor is it fast... Akways have plenty of adult beverages.
At least this way when you get thwe tow bill you wont schiat yourself, you will think thy were kidding :D

VOLT METER! Its the most important tool on a boat

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toilet paper / bucket :o
Duct tape
philips / flat head Screw driver
Asst fuses/ss screws/wire
vise grips
blanket
knife
glo sticks

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Breast pump? :D

Whiskyriver, don't be bashing the poor tow-guys. And especially don't piss-off your local one's. ;)

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Also a test light especially if you have my luck with running light and mic. connectors.

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Snorkel gear ~~~ BBQ-Grill ~~~ Xtra Prop/hub kit ~~~ Charts ~~~ Auto trans fluid ~~~ Rope-Bou'Cou' of it ! & most of the "stuff" above. Oh Yea Frenzie Lures !! :D

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Sea Star fluid & one skinny funnel. SeaStar fluid leakage/gasket blow out on the steering system. I used to fill that resevior behinf the wheel with a 1/2 bottle everytime I would go out. :D

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And if all of the above is not enough, don't forget the old Maine lobsterman's last resort-hip boots and a bucket of rocks!

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binoculars

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Asked wife what she thought was #1 most important - she said VHF radio. Wow, I guess she's been paying attention after all. I thought she'd say "really good cooler" or something female...

My thought was a hot chick that puts out, but wife didn't think that was funny. Fun squasher...

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A very small Double Action Only backup weapon, made entirely from stainless steel, and it is highly concealable. It has a 5 shot magazine, with the magazine release in the heel of the grip. The smallest .45 ACP automatic pistol on the market at this time.

Weight: 1.56 lbs (0.71 kg)
Caliber: .45 ACP ( also in 9mm, .38 super, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, and .400 Cor-Bon )
Barrel: 2.5 inch (6.2 cm)
Action: Double Action Only
Range: 75 ft (22.9 m)
Payload: 5 + 1
Cost: $ 450
Made in: USA
Special: Stainless steel manufacture.

I don't know about need, but cool!

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Scott,

Please tell us exactly how you would use the spray foam and plastic bag.

Thanks

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Fresh drinking water? Or beer.......... :D

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Way back when I was doing the towing/salvage job ,We came across more than 1 boat that had been borrowed & folks left float'n or stranded on a Key. Soooooo ! Just don't stop in the "Park" with it.Its small, The only drawbacks- If Ya got "hands" its grip/clip comes 1/2 - 3/4 in My palm. Heavy ! Helps w/re-coil.When Ya put it in Your waist or pocket You fit in !
(Your pants Hang down past your BoXers)! Still a Cool lil' Backup! :cool:

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Sounds kinky to me...

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For me it’s what I don’t have that I enjoy the most.
1. a defined agenda.
2. a cell phone.
3. exact time to come home.
4. traffic, stop signs, stop lights, etc.
5. speeding limit.
6. a care in the world.

For my must have list.
1. a live well full of bait.
2. a full tank of gas.
3. the smell of salt water as I am leaving the inlet.
4. a few good friends.
5. most everything on the boat working right.
6. blue skies and 1-3 footers.
7. fish in the box.
8. and a story to tell when I get back to those who were left at the dock.

FellowShip

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My motto: Just for the Grins :D :D

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Fire extinguisher. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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Put plastic bag in hole insert spray foam tube into plastic bag depress trigger on spray foam can if all goes well spray foam will fill bag and hole then turn on bilge pump wait for water to leave boat or not and drive to nearest boat ramp and hope your truck and trailer are there. This will work on holes above and some spray foam will even expand enough under water if you can keep it in the desired location ie the plastic bag. I have used the two part expanding foam to float many boats successfully that had very large holes.

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If you look closely you can see the tarp covering the hole in the front of this boat that was large enough to drive a small car through behind the tarp is 30 gallons of two part expanding foam we towed this boat 35 miles to the lift and kept it afloat with only one 2 inch pump.

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If I ask my wife....I bet she would said "bait"....if she is stuck offshore she's going to want to fish! :cool:

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Wasnt bashing ;)

God bless you guys for towing our poor happless Arses to safty.
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Whiskey He wont be happy with that either ... He doesn't like the "yellow" boats!!!

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Yellows fine, just as long as you have something. :rolleyes:

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I've heard of people carrying nerf footballs on board to plug any small holes that may develop.

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I also heard shop towels and a tube of 4200 work in a pinch too. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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That's all fine and dandy, but you still has to make sure your crew doesn't get out of control and start chucking valuable possessions overboard. :D


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Hey Finny I wonder if Spiders bring'n His meemaw, Peepaw & Seester ,Not to forget his Pet Piglet? ugh can't remember its name ? to Chuck's this year? Thanks for the pic.!Man that "Dude" could play a Banjo & the Piglet juz' Hummmmed along ! Squeal it did!Hey Trayder ever get that Spider crack outta Your Gunnel? :D

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Yeah...shop towels and 4200 definitely work in a pinch.

I thought I had lived that down...but I guess not!!!

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Satellite Phone (Just incase you find yourself getting close to Cuban waters) :D

Your best classic rock cd's :cool:

Plenty of MRE's & Water

Gerber Multi Plier & Nail Clippers

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I'm with you Fellow-ship. Tug, I carry a 40 S&W stainless. Not very small, but very effective.

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AN OH SH*T PUMP- ie a large 1500 gph pump with a nice long extension cord with allagator clips and a nice long hose to pump water out if the need should arise!

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mine needs to stop overheating and work properly!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

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I hear ya evan still not getting it right? Call those guys i gave you the # for they will hook you up!
Good luck

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im gonna have to do that asap