Radnine Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Hi All. I need yet another favour for a new boat owner. What should I carry on my boat that they don’t tell me about in the owner’s manual? Thanks in advance. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lundboy Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 -First Aid kit -at least 3 bumpers with different length ropes -the usual mandatory safety kit-water proof flashlight, throw rope, horn, bailer -paddles -baking soda (to neutralize battery acid) -Stainless steel tool kit -dock ropes -charts for your destination lake -towels -electrical tape -spare hats -spare sunglasses -spare jacket -life jackets -gps -fishfinder -VHF radio/weather radio -anchor -flares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Darn, I need a bigger boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 (edited) A compass, learn how to use it and your nav chart or map, did I mention A COMPASS, when the GPS dies or is shut off from above, the compass still works. Do a couple practice runs, and believe in it, they have been around for a looooong time. Some cheap raingear that stays in the boat in a "dry box", along with photocopies of your fishing licence, boaters card and boat registration. Edited February 25, 2008 by Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Extra plug!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Why Cliff... if you forget to install one... you're not going to remember the other one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lundboy Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Doesn't Lund chain the plug in so you can't forget or lose it? Mine is. Boat registration is a definite in case you are asked. You can get a big heavy plastic zip bag from Le Barons that will hold papers and maps. Good compass as mentioned is really important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 SUNSCREEN. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 fishing gear.. hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Get a safe boating guide and it tells you everything that is MANDATORY. Of course take a few extra things that have been mentioned above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 pair of mouth spreaders and pliars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschirk Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Buy a water tight Sea Bag and tie a long poly rope to it (good as a throw bag) inside put whistle, flashlight, flares, knife, thermal blanket, waterproof matches, energy food bar, small first-aid kit and any other important items in case you end up abondoning ship (god forbid) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 duct tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 (edited) Do people bring reserve gas tanks? Some electric motors wont start unless they are on a full charge. Does anyone compensate for that? Extra batteries for the marine radio and a map to go with the compass. forrest Edited February 25, 2008 by forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Plastic bags. I always keep some ziplocks ("medium" and "large" size, freezer grade) and black garbage bags (Glad ForceFlex) handy, just in case. There will be times you'll want to keep some small things together (pieces to reassemble when something breaks?), or contain a mess. If you're going to grab drive-thru, and then eat on the boat like we do, add some plastic grocery bags to the list. No need to waste an entire black garbage bag just to keep some Timmies packaging from flying out on the lake. On the mess front, Home Depot has plastic dropsheets for about $3 that store in tiny little places (like inside those 2 rolls of duct tape). They can protect a lot of upholstry (or keep several people dry in a pinch). A package of handi-wipes can be nice for anyone who doesn't enjoy powerbait on their sandwich. One or 2 of those little plastic travel/purse packs of Kleenex. Pen, mechanical pencil (doesn't need shapening), and notepad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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