(jet) Boating Essentials

« **on:** May 12, 2016, 11:27:57 AM »

Gentlemen!

I've searched a bit and haven't found anything. If there is a post I missed, please forgive me

I've been "boating" with family most of my life, although never owned my own until now!

I'm looking for a list of essentials to keep on the boat. ie. tools, spare hoses,clamps,zip ties etc. As well as first aid/emergency stuff (maybe a foam football for stuffing a hole if something catastrophic happened, learned from someone else's bad experience lol.

This topic may have already been beaten to death. But if it has, I haven't been able to find it.
Any takers?

« **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2016, 11:36:31 AM »

foam football is a great idea i never thought of that one

i carry a small first aid kit, some basic hand tools. Stuff to open a fuel filter, change plugs, phillips/flat head screwdrivers, extra spark plugs, some towels, a portable battery jumper pack (ill get a link), maybe a couple extra parts if they are small/things that can ruin a day.

I carry extra fuses and an extra relay or two.

Maybe carry some marinetex if you have a hole or crack.

« **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2016, 11:44:23 AM »

Quote from: steves86ta on May 12, 2016, 11:36:31 AM

foam football is a great idea i never thought of that one

i carry a small first aid kit, some basic hand tools. Stuff to open a fuel filter, change plugs, phillips/flat head screwdrivers, extra spark plugs, some towels, a portable battery jumper pack (ill get a link), maybe a couple extra parts if they are small/things that can ruin a day.

I carry extra fuses and an extra relay or two.

Maybe carry some marinetex if you have a hole or crack.

Foam football worked well, I was young so not sure what exactly happened but a 3" diameter hole opened up on the transom and water was pouring in while we were idling into the channel in havasu. It got us far enough to beach it until a better solution was found. Surprisingly that foam football worked super well.

I've got tools set up, including mini jumper. Thanks for all the other input!

« **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2016, 11:57:47 AM »

Always make sure the coolers stocked in case you have a longer than intended float back haha

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« **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2016, 12:07:00 PM »

Quote from: Bunger on May 12, 2016, 11:57:47 AM

Always make sure the coolers stocked in case you have a longer than intended float back haha

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Brother, regardless of situations, the cooler will always be overstocked.

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« **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2016, 12:28:29 PM »

Always found small and large zip-ties to come in handy as well as duck tape 👌

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« **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2016, 03:48:42 PM »

Letherman multi tool, Visa card, cell phone, well stocked cooler, Vans.

But I'm a Chevron boater-
If ya can't get it at the Chevron, Ya don't need it...

Dan'l

« **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2016, 03:56:27 PM »

Quote from: mash on it on May 12, 2016, 03:48:42 PM

Letherman multi tool, Visa card, cell phone, well stocked cooler, Vans.

But I'm a Chevron boater-
If ya can't get it at the Chevron, Ya don't need it...

Dan'l

wow the Vans is a damn good idea. Good thing I've got a few extra pairs laying around.

« **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2016, 04:31:30 PM »

Tow rope and a $20

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« **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2016, 04:53:48 PM »

Quote from: 73sidewinderguy on May 12, 2016, 04:31:30 PM

Tow rope and a $20

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I'm assuming the $20 is for waving to gather the attention of potential helpers? or is that what the wife is for? lol

« **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2016, 05:05:52 PM »

Spare plug. Just say in

« **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2016, 05:35:28 PM »

Quote from: 77 - eliminator on May 12, 2016, 05:05:52 PM

Spare plug. Just say in

As in hull drain plug? Must be a story behind that one.

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« **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2016, 05:43:07 PM »

Yes a spare plug for the hull. I carry 2 extras

« **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2016, 05:44:10 PM »

Not personally but was at the green drink years ago and a guy and his girlfriend pulled up in his brand new big bitchin boat freaking out that he forgot his plug and was sinking. Told him would be ok while moving so borrowed some personal items from his girlfriend to plug the hole and off he went

« **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2016, 05:58:44 PM »

Wow that must have been a hell of a conversation. Poor guy must've lost half his dignity on that trip.

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« **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:03:46 PM »

Ya that was one for the books

« **Reply #16 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:11:29 PM »

Quote from: RojoRick on May 12, 2016, 04:53:48 PM

I'm assuming the $20 is for waving to gather the attention of potential helpers? or is that what the wife is for? lol

God forbid you need a tow, it's def a thumbs up from me if I got a twenty spot for the tow. 👍🏻

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« **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:20:25 PM »

Charging for a tow is a no no. BAD karma

« **Reply #18 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:23:06 PM »

Beer and boobs

« **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:32:06 PM »

I had the bahner out in needles one trip. Blew the coupler out of it (io).

Tried my best to make it back to jack smith from topock.

Made it about a mile past pirates cove. And it finished itself. Luckily made it to the beach and the family next to us offered a tow.

I told him up front all I had was 100 cash on me.

They said that's cool.

Well by the time we got to jack smith. And I gave them the 100. They were pissed I only gave them 100

I shortly after signed up for vessel assist. Best 70 a year ever spent

« **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:43:36 PM »

Wow. I'd be happy with $10 and a beer for a tow. You're still out on a boat and your boat isn't broken, why complain when someone offers money?

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« **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:52:46 PM »

Quote from: 77 - eliminator on May 12, 2016, 06:20:25 PM

Charging for a tow is a no no. BAD karma

I'm not saying I'd charge for a tow but if I were stranded and someone helped me out I'm sure even if they were to tow for free they'd be grateful for a $20 after all that's another case of beer 🍺🙌🏻

Let's say you tow someone without wanting anything from them and they offered you compensation of some sort as a thank you. You'd turn that down?

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« **Reply #22 on:** May 12, 2016, 06:59:55 PM »

No absolutely no just don't require it didn't mean it that way. I feel if I don't help someone out of a bad situation l can't except it in return. By all means I would compensate someone but don't expect to pay for there weekend

« **Reply #23 on:** May 12, 2016, 07:06:50 PM »

Quote from: 77 - eliminator on May 12, 2016, 06:59:55 PM

No absolutely no just don't require it didn't mean it that way. I feel if I don't help someone out of a bad situation l can't except it in return. By all means I would compensate someone but don't expect to pay for there weekend

Oh right on. Hey man I'm getting a new hull Saturday morning. Throwing my BBC in and I'll be just about ready to run. 🚤💨

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« **Reply #24 on:** May 12, 2016, 07:07:38 PM »

What did you pick up

RojoRick

steves86ta

RojoRick

Bunger

RojoRick

Jetonthewater16ft

mash on it

RojoRick

73sidewinderguy

RojoRick

77 - eliminator

RojoRick

steves86ta

77 - eliminator

RojoRick

77 - eliminator

73sidewinderguy

77 - eliminator

MerikaRogers

steves86ta

RojoRick

73sidewinderguy

77 - eliminator

73sidewinderguy

77 - eliminator