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| I am going to start putting together a tool box for my trips, ofton I have been caught off gaurd and had to improvise with duct tape or something. I always have screw drivers, pliers, electrical tape and such.
Please list tools and parts that should be included in such a box?. You know the extras that other then pliers you should have on those far away muskie outings.[:sun:] |
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| A few things that I keep in the boat at all times:
1. Spark plug wrench.
2. Zip-ties.
3. Box cutter.
4. Full socket set.
5. Wiring kit.
6. Dykes.
7. Prop wrench/pin.
These are the pieces other than the usual tools that I keep on board. Hope this helps. EJ |
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| Super-Knot glue works great for many,many things,including big bloody cuts,and a flare-gun kit!Also a pull rope as I can start my 70 if the batt goes! Jeff |
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| Rob Kimm had a good article in EA about this topic. I think it was called "The Dammit Box" or something. Paw through your back issues.
Add spare prop to the list currently in this thread...
Jono
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| Sounds stupid to say this but make sure you have your spare tire. And, double check to make sure you have a lug wrench that fits the nuts and a jack that will work on the trailer.
In my line of work you'd be surprised at the number of people who travel 2, 3, 4 hours or more with none of the above.
If you think I'm kidding, while you are driving up some time count the number of boats sitting on a jack with a wheel missing. Then multiply that by 10 for the nubmer towed away already.
Good Luck and Be Safe,
Scott
PS Good Luck in Canada |
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| One tool not mentioned is a set of battery jumper cables,if your cranking battery gets to low to start your motor you then can jump from your electric trolling motor batteries,a lot easier then switching batteries.Parts Kit:Spark Plugs,Alternator Belt,extra Prop,WD-40 for wet wires,extra shear pins for kicker,extra Fuses,extra running light bulbs and a roll of toilet paper! Capt. Larry |
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| Jason, I carry 2 things + that will get you by on any water system on this continent..... 1 is made of plastic(VISA) + the other is paper(GREEN) as in $$$$! [:sun:] |
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| Sponge,
Can you lend me those too things for while, I might need them this fall. [:bigsmile:] |
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| Jason, you need to tow a 24' pontoon boat to carry all your plastic and green now! Borrowing from the Spongeman is gross over kill unless you plan on buying a lake or two while you are out slaying the monster muskies like normal!! |
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| All the above mentioned are great!! I always make sure to add the following to the list as well:
1. Tube of marine grease: just in case something needs it
2. Garbage sack (just in case I need to keep something totally dry...I have no dry storage.
3. spark plug gap wrench
4. sand paper (clean electrical contacts if needed)
5. Extra Bearing and Race (Don't want to be stuck on the road somewhere)
6. TP which was mentioned...but in a zip lock.
7. Adjustable end wrench...to save space of a socket set
8. spark plug wrench
9. rag
That's about it. I need a bigger boat!!![8)] |
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| Jason,
My wife, bless her was kind enough to buy me a kit from Penny''s of all places. It''s a great kit, with a plastic kit containing jumper cables, a selection of open ended wrenches, a small socket set, electrical tape, a pliers, crescent wrench and screwdrivers. In addition to that, I carry duct tape, a spare trolling motor prop, complete with spare prop nut and shear pin.
I also carry a spare stainless prop for my outboard as well as a thrust washer, prop nut, prop wrench and retainer. Also for the outboard, I carry spare sparkplugs and a plug wrench. I also have 50 feet of 1/4" rope, 2 quarts of outboard oil and a can of WD-40. Oh yeah, one more thing that I''ve found to be helpful. I keep a $50 bill in my toolbox as well. That''s come in handy on occasion as well.
While this might seem like a lot of stuff to carry, I''ve found that it takes very little space in the boat. I also have a spare tire for the trailer, mounted on the trailer and a hydraulic jack in the truck to lift the trailer.
This is what I have every time that I go out. I hope that it helps you make your own emergency kit.
Steve @ G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods. http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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