What's in your tool box?

Scott_nb · **Posted:** Wed May 09, 2012 7:00 pm

No this is not a capital one commercial...

For all us new boaters/newbies. What should we carry in our toolbox? What are the must haves, and what have some experienced boaters used to get out of trouble spots???

Xavid · **Posted:** Wed May 09, 2012 7:35 pm

On the boat I have duct tape, some cable ties, a couple half sized screwdrivers, a multi tool, and a wrench. Most important tool IMO is a phone and a VHF radio. I have a bunch of stuff I keep in a big plastic box in the back of my tow vehicle. This includes some Wd40, few more tools, hammer, extra bearing sets, rags, bearing grease and mini gun, gear lube, oil, rags, trailer light bulbs, fuses and circuit tester, rope, couple pieces of scrap wood, snips, wire stripper, extra adapter for wiring harness, extra keys, and a few other things thrown in. A good jack is a must also.

Winter Sux · **Posted:** Wed May 09, 2012 8:08 pm

I just keep a 5 gallon jerry can full of that ethanol crap that ric raves about on board. That'll fix anything :lol:

One of those $69 general tool kits when they're on sale from Crappy Tire will do. Oh,,,,do you guys in NB call it Crappy Tire? Tie straps, duct tape, etc. and as stated above are all good. Remember though, your VHF is your best buddy in the event of problems. No radio,,,,*16 on your cell phone and you are connected to coast guard.

John :mrgreen:

ric · **Posted:** Wed May 09, 2012 9:23 pm

Dry bag filled with:
metric sockets 8mm to 17mm
Sae sockets 3/8 to big
Screwdrivers
Wrenches in all above sizes
Pliers, side cutters
Adjustable wrench
Prop nut tool, extra pins
Zip ties, duct tape
Fuses
Extra wire, butt connectors, wire tool
Small tube of fast dry 3m sealant

Jafo4U · **Joined:** Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:33 am **Posts:** 1026

Please a sharp knife just in case you have to cut a fricken rope in your prop it will be a godsend! I have that silly puddy also it's called epoxy putty stick and it will seal a hole in your hull in a second underwater it will be able get back to land with a water bleeder in your hull! Don't forget to take your underwater mask and snorkel because your going to sink without them if you have to seal a bleeder at night and don't forget the emergency underwater flashlight also!

Scott_nb · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 8:37 am

Yeah John we do call it Crappy tire...but I love that store....

Thanks for all the tips and information. I will get my tool box together.

SundayDinner · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 9:19 am

Craftsman 100 piece tool set (sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc)
Leatherman multi-tool
wire stripper
volt meter
good pair of vice grips
wire ties
prop tool
charged battery jump box
led work light that doubles as a flashlight
fuses
generator and motor impeller
electric tape
duct tape

Winter Sux · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2012 4:05 pm

Scott, check the Crappy Tire flyers and periodically their Nautilus booster pack is on for 100 bux off. It's 900 cranking amps and deep cycle ability. Comes with nav lights, built in 260 psi compressor,2 AC outlets, you name it. It even has marine battery terminals so you can run it as the boat battery if needed.

I have one and love it.

John :mrgreen:

Scott_nb · **Posted:** Fri May 11, 2012 7:23 am

John I just saw that in the flyer...My wife asked me if we need one....

Question.... if your out floating around and listening to music do you disconnect your battery and hook it to the Booster pack? or just use it in-case you drain the one in the boat???

Scott_nb · **Posted:** Fri May 11, 2012 7:26 am

Its in this weekends flyer 249.99 for 124.99

but some of the reviews on the site say after 18 months they cannot get it to charge anymore.....for 124 thats a great deal..