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OFFSHORE ANGLING => Boat Tech => Topic started by: John F on November 09, 2010, 06:25:14 PM
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Guys,
Which tools one should not leave port without? Talking about a small toolbox for boats up to 23-24 ft.
The really, really essential stuff...
Thanks
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Hi JohnF
Pliers,flat screwdriver,star screwdriver,shiftinng spanner, nr10,12 and 13 spanners plus your motor tool kit. In addition a side cutter and insulation tape along with some Q20 and some cable ties.
Hydrualic steering oil is also something to keep on board(in a Energade bottle as to fill your steering easily), as I had to use it once or twice in the past as a result of leaks on the steering pipe joints.
Cheers
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Shot Captain!
I would also add a small hammer to your list!
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gaff HUGE GAFF :hehe: good socket set , long screwdrivers flat+star . full range of fuses .good plug spanner short one and a long one .
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Bolt cutters!
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A bolt cutter (mine can only do 4mm) , a spare prop and a spanner/tool to change it.
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Aargh, Bennie, you beat me to it. :happ:
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i got a big bolt cutter - does a Mustard sea demon hook , got a chaingang in my arm dont use chaingangs any more either .
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If single outboard and single battery a jump start battery.
Some 12v electrical wire, I had a fire aboard my old boat and managed to stop it and then quickly rewired my essencials allowing me to keep fishing.
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good to use on the crew as well if they slack off on the jigging .
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good to use on the crew as well if they slack off on the jigging .
I'm so happy I don't do jigging!!!! :hyst: :hyst: :hyst:
So the list so far goes like:
- Bolt cutters
- Jump start battery (if single motor/battery)
- 12 v electrical wire
- Spare prop and nut+pin
- Spanner/tool for spare prop
- Small hammer
- Socket set
- Screwdrivers flat+star
- Full range of fuses
- Short and long plug spanner
- Pliers
- Shifting spanner
- Spanners nr 10, 12 and 13
- Side cutter
- Insulation tape
- Q20
- Cable ties
- Hydraulic oil
I guess that's it, hey?
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Tagging kit????? w;k
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kwik start amazing what ether can do sprayed into carbs !! esp if boats been standing awhile
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Torch and check that you have some Nut drivers. They work better in a bobbing sea than a spanner that keeps dropping into the cowling. A Bit%^&h to get out.
Quick start is not necessary if you service your engines properly.
2 Strokes spare set of plugs. I change mine every 50 Hours and you never have starting issues and consumption is allways optimum.
and then a bigger boat for all the crap we listed..... :hyst:
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kwik start amazing what ether can do sprayed into carbs !! esp if boats been standing awhile
Kwik start is like vaporised Nitre Glycerine :shk
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These days you need a laptop and a Degree in electronics and you are sorted.
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These days you need a laptop and a Degree in electronics and you are sorted.
:hyst: :hyst: not in Moz!!!!
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:hyst: :hyst: not in Moz!!!!
We know Moz don't know about laptops.... :hyst: :hyst:
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A length of spare fuel pipe and some normal binding wire might come in handy. Spare spark plugs, handcleaner and some old rags for cleaning spilled fluids and grease.
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A lighter and a spare pack of smokes in the capsize bottle. No better yet, two lighters. As a smoker I hate when I can't have my drug. A lighter makes a handy bottle opener too :)
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I always carry a full spare fuel line with connectors and primer bulb. And something new to my kit will be hull plugs, took them out to drain any water in the hull and the fish hatches and left them on the boat. After the drive back to camp realized the mistake and luck was on my side and found them all but could have ruined my trip
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a question; what do we all carry as spares and tools on board the boat? Mine typically is a tool kit, spare plugs and fuses, what does everyone carry?
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The above plus spare fuel filter, prop nut and split pins
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Plugs,plugspanner,screwdrivers,pliers,piping,2 stroke oil and fuses,that's what I can think of now...
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I have a large list but then I travel far and a bit of extra weight on 2,5t does not hurt me too much:
Spare engine oil (Plenty in sealed 500ml containers) as easier to handle at sea if you need and less open leaky containers left lying about.
Fuel filers and spare plugs
Strap wrench (to get the pesky filters off) - screw driver through the filter will get you shot!
Socket set
Pliers, side cutters and leatherman and side cutters,
Spare 3mm sq 12VDC wire,
Spare fuel hose and 2 spare prime pump bulbs
Jumper cables (I have 2 X 180amp deep cycle no Maint gel batteries on either side of the boat - make sure your cables are long enough - my first set were not!)
Screw drivers assorted
Cable ties - Plenty of as the can double up as fuel hose clamps in a pinch and much more.
zip lock bags (extras as all the above gets stored in ziplocks where possible)
Small tub of common sizes SS screws, nuts and bolts)
GREASE - a big must!!
and a universal tool (tacknometer - or better known as a hammer)
Hacksaw and blades,
Tin of GP spray - Q20 or similar
Spare batteries, torch, cylumes... over and above that in the capsize bottle as I go out at night a lot,
Spare bulbs for my nave lights
Demolitions tape or gaffer tape
I keep the stuff all readily available and easily accessible and if I use any at sea replace it immediately and consider it a bad day at sea as Maintenance should have picked it up or prevented it if possible!
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A decent water resistant LED head light is much better to use on a boat than a torch. Hands free.
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A decent water resistant LED head light is much better to use on a boat than a torch. Hands free.
100% :corrct: both mine are LED headlamps and watertight and can last up to 150hrs per set of 3 AAA batteries.
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If you have a vacuum sealer, you can seal your tools and wiil not rust. Only use for emergency.
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Goggles...
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Goggles...
:corrct:
Mandatory on a Ski Vee
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a big box of beer
and a spare water pump
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a big box of beer
and a spare water pump
NO BOOZE ON BOARD MY BOAT unless it's in the wash bay
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a big box of beer
and a spare water pump
NO BOOZE ON BOARD MY BOAT unless it's in the wash bay
:corrct: :corrct:
Just check what happened at Sodwana now. No dop on the boat, it's asking for :shfan
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If you surf launch and smoke a spare lighter. :hnthnt:
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Set of leather gloves and maybe a handheld radio as backup?
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You have a yeldcat so you won't need a tool box :appr:
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a big box of beer
and a spare water pump
NO BOOZE ON BOARD MY BOAT unless it's in the wash bay
:corrct: :corrct:
Just check what happened at Sodwana now. No dop on the boat, it's asking for :shfan
I hit it so hard the night before that no dop is required on the boat .....
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myprodol
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a big box of beer
and a spare water pump
NO BOOZE ON BOARD MY BOAT unless it's in the wash bay
I don't mind a few beers on my boat, but NEVER enough to get ratsarsed on, in summer I will take two or three beers with in the drinks cooler for the ride home.................beats a coke anyday!! w;k
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Ditto on the alcohol ban! No booze whatsoever on my boat. There's plenty of coffee, water, juices, sodas...
Also, this thread is about tools and spares... So back to it.
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A vice grip is a very handy tool which may be worth some consideration.
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(clap) love the comments
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a roll of self vulcanizing rubber tape - good for any hose leaks or hooks in fuel line issues (easier than keeping spare fuel line. I also keep a roll of that epoxy tape stuff that you wet with water wrap it and it sets rock hard. On a RIB, always good to keep a clamshell seal for larger tears or a tube of super glue for pinholes from fish spines etc in your pontoons.
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On a RIB, always good to keep a clamshell seal for larger tears
Please elaborate... I googled it and got a wide variety of results. A pic if possible.
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On a RIB, always good to keep a clamshell seal for larger tears
Please elaborate... I googled it and got a wide variety of results. A pic if possible.
Please don't tell me you're going the duck route Martin?!?!
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On a RIB, always good to keep a clamshell seal for larger tears
Please elaborate... I googled it and got a wide variety of results. A pic if possible.
Please don't tell me you're going the duck route Martin?!?!
Noooooooooooo.... Never bud. It's just that I'm always fascinated by stuff. Nah... even binned my blow up doll.
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Noooooooooooo.... Never bud. It's just that I'm always fascinated by stuff. Nah... even binned my blow up doll.
duh
:hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: :hyst: Thanks! Needed the :hyst:
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:rotfl Martin!!
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