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Tools to Keep on Boat
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:35 am
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:35 am
Posted earlier this week about shearing the pin in my trolling motor and having to end the trip as a result.
Since I've had to cut the prop off to get to change the pin, I'm pretty sure I would have to end the trip regardless of what tools I had with me.
Got me wondering, what are some must haves on board? Basic sockets, wrenches, and screwdrivers sufficient?
What say?
Since I've had to cut the prop off to get to change the pin, I'm pretty sure I would have to end the trip regardless of what tools I had with me.
Got me wondering, what are some must haves on board? Basic sockets, wrenches, and screwdrivers sufficient?
What say?
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Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:37 am to Splackavellie
Heavy wire snips / small bolt cutters if you pick up a hidden / abandoned crab trap in the prop.
This post was edited on 2/21/18 at 9:38 am
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:39 am to BourreTheDog
quote:
eavy wire snips / small bolt cutters if you pick up a hidden / abandoned crab trap in the prop.
Good call, seen that happen, did not look like fun.
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:42 am to Splackavellie
quote:
Basic sockets, wrenches, and screwdrivers sufficient?
That's covered me in the past, but a filter wrench is a nice addition. Electrical pliers/strippers with spare butt and terminal connectors. Spare fuses aren't tools but can save the day, same for an extra spark plug or two. Spare prop, nut, and cotter pins. You could go on and on but I think that about covers the stuff I've had go wrong.
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:42 am to Splackavellie
Wet wipes. Not really a tool, but handy...
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:42 am to Splackavellie
Needle nosed pliers.
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:45 am to Splackavellie
Jumper cables. I've used them to help stranded boaters more than once. If you don't have a perko or house battery it can save you day.
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:48 am to Splackavellie
I just got a new duckboat, and created a tool box that stays on board
1 - compact socket set
1 - needle nose pliers
1 - vice grip pliers
1 - roll duct tape
1 - quality lighter
looking to add to it as needed, so I'll be watching this thread for suggestions
1 - compact socket set
1 - needle nose pliers
1 - vice grip pliers
1 - roll duct tape
1 - quality lighter
looking to add to it as needed, so I'll be watching this thread for suggestions
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:52 am to Splackavellie
I hear you should keep all your firearms on your boat.....
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:53 am to SeaPickle
quote:
Jumper cables. I've used them to help stranded boaters more than once. If you don't have a perko or house battery it can save you day.
Micro Jumpstarter
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:55 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Zip ties... Not a tool, but they have saved me several times and have various uses
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:55 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
I keep a headlamp on board so I know if I need to do anything in the dark I can see. Also carry a spotlight.
Posted on 2/21/18 at 9:55 am to Splackavellie
Maybe not a tool, but a replacement belt for the engine. Dad and I took his new boat out in south texas years ago and the belt broke. He wasn't used to having motors that had belts so no replacement on board. Spent 2 hours getting back to the dock with the trolling motor burning through both batteries. Hopped out and walked us in the last 100 yards or so. Got in the truck at around 5:00 and it was 106. 
Posted on 2/21/18 at 10:16 am to SquirrelBones
quote:
Zip ties
good one, gone pick up a pack at home depot at lunch
Posted on 2/21/18 at 10:33 am to DirtyMikeandtheBoys
I have a dedicated tool box with small tools metioned, also keep:
Spare fuses, spare circuit breakers, spare prop, TM prop, spare bilge pump, zip ties
Alligator clip 12 volt cig adaptor
Battery jump starter
Spare kill switch
Emergency self sealing tape (rescue tape)
First aid kit
MREs
Waterproof matches/lighter
Small signaling mirror
Big snips (crab trap)
Small snips (hook barbs)
Spare fuses, spare circuit breakers, spare prop, TM prop, spare bilge pump, zip ties
Alligator clip 12 volt cig adaptor
Battery jump starter
Spare kill switch
Emergency self sealing tape (rescue tape)
First aid kit
MREs
Waterproof matches/lighter
Small signaling mirror
Big snips (crab trap)
Small snips (hook barbs)
This post was edited on 2/21/18 at 10:37 am
Posted on 2/21/18 at 10:36 am to Redlos
Flex seal
Posted on 2/21/18 at 10:37 am to Splackavellie
spark plug socket wrench and extra spark plugs. cheap and could save your day or from running your engine on half of its cylinders all the way back in
Posted on 2/21/18 at 10:44 am to Splackavellie
... a paddle?
Posted on 2/21/18 at 10:48 am to BourreTheDog
quote:
small bolt cutters if you pick up a hidden / abandoned crab trap in the prop.
Is this what we are calling canal gate locks now?
Posted on 2/21/18 at 11:28 am to Splackavellie
Wire snips
Needle Nose pliers
End Snips
Flat Head
Phillips
Thumb Wrench
Vice Grips
Hammer
Spark Plug Wrench
Spark Plugs
Needle Nose pliers
End Snips
Flat Head
Phillips
Thumb Wrench
Vice Grips
Hammer
Spark Plug Wrench
Spark Plugs
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