Boat Maintenance and Repair Kits

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Permalink Reply by Zach Chandler on May 19, 2014 at 10:45am

I'd add
- gorilla tape
- 4-5 feet of spare electrical wiring and adaptors
- spark plugs
- AA. AAA batteries
- couple diff sizes, lengths of nuts and bolts
- lighter

Permalink Reply by Jordan Doucet on May 19, 2014 at 10:54am

Thanks for the reply Zach, I'll also add a hot glue stick and spare rod tips. This saved my butt during a divisional tournament last year when the ceramic piece popped out of the tip top of my rod. 

Permalink Reply by Todd Ryan on May 19, 2014 at 3:32pm

I carry between what's in my truck and what's in my boat appropriately:

Voltmeter

Wire stripper/terminal tool

Ratchet w/all necessary sockets

Wrenches

Flat and Phillips Screwdrivers

Tape

Zip Ties

Electric Drill w/common bits and size drivers

Nut Drivers

Torque Wrench

Other general tools

 

Permalink Reply by Mike Bess on May 19, 2014 at 3:53pm

Along with the above items, I carry the following:

1) length of cord for troll motor

2) mini jumper cables- easy to make, Ron turned me on to this several years back

3) couple pieces of 2x4

4) Box of Marine Tex

5) Head lamp

Permalink Reply by Shawn O'Connell on May 19, 2014 at 7:39pm

I typically have everything except what I need;)

Someone should build a good quality kit for this. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

How many carry a spare prop or hub kit for the big motor? I can name two occasions where DJ and I wish we had.

Permalink Reply by Darren Thomas on May 20, 2014 at 9:48am

I'm curious about the mini-jumper cables. What would these be for? Is this something where you jump your cranking battery from your trolling batteries in case it dies or am I way off track?

Permalink Reply by Mike Bess on May 20, 2014 at 10:26am

You are correct.

Darren Thomas said:

I'm curious about the mini-jumper cables. What would these be for? Is this something where you jump your cranking battery from your trolling batteries in case it dies or am I way off track?

Permalink Reply by Rodney Heupel on May 20, 2014 at 11:33am

I carry jumper cables also, had to use them once when my starting battery failed. Have used them many times to jump other boaters. The number one item that is a must is a roll of Charmin. A one gallon plastic ice cream pail also comes in handy, great in case the live well pump fails and other emergency.

Permalink Reply by Marc Marcantonio on May 20, 2014 at 11:43am

After this past weekend I would add to carry a spare spindle and hub kit; don't ask me how I know.

Permalink Reply by P.J. Koshi on May 20, 2014 at 7:31pm

I carry a spare prop for both my outboard and my trolling motor and all the necessary hardware or hub kits.  I carry a complete tool kit, but my only complaint is the case that it is in is not water tight and I have had rust problems.  

Permalink Reply by Doug Jorgensen on May 20, 2014 at 7:42pm

Don't forget wheel bearings, seals, grease, and tools to change out that stuff on your trailer.  Spare fuses have saved me on the water and a must have is a tow rope. Invest in a good 50 foot one. It will last years and be indispensable when needed.

Permalink Reply by troy kelly on May 21, 2014 at 4:55pm

So after I load all of this in my boat where does my fishing tackle go!  I carry some basics tools for boat repairs like a 11in1 screwdriver, channel locks, crescent wrench, tape, fuses, and rope.  I also like Doug was saying carry a bucket in my truck for the trailer, my year ranger has a bad rep for hub failures so I don't wanna get stranded. 

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