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08-18-2014, 09:56 PM
Menace Marine

Forgot to mention the anchor. Not necessarily a tool but it's pretty hard to fix your boat and hold it off the rocks at the same time.

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08-18-2014, 11:01 PM
KAP

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Originally Posted by Mrs.K034

Wait, you have this all wrong, you don't go boating by yourself! Lol! Everyone goes out with friends, am I correct? You don't pay to be towed in, just don't break.. And if they do.. Tow your friend in!! �� then fix their shit and get back to what you were doing.

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You are not correct. If I had to wait for friends to go boating I wouldn't boat at all. Your reasoning is flawed if we adhere to it we can say the same about carrying a PFD throw it away... just don't end up in the water unconscious. Also anchors what do you need that for when you have docks and trailers....lol.

The ocean is a big place and so are some Lakes. Powell recently was an eye opener you break down in a cove... it's gonna be a long while getting help or back to a dock.

Menace Marine:

Agreed! I carried two with me on the last outing. I'm just looking for great ideas about what tools to carry. The real tough one is jumper cables to carry or not...that is a queston??? I was thinking of a light weight version with clips on the ends just to get that little ummph to start the motors...from a passing vessel.

The other dilemma is allen or hex head issues...when you need sae its metric and vice versa same with sockets and box wrenches. On that topic Craftsman has these clench wrenches that are awesome and universal for a variety of sized nuts along with a crescent you really can manage things.
08-19-2014, 11:06 AM
28eliminator

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Originally Posted by KAP

Well so far we have Jerry's crescent wrench as a must have item.

Next we have Dave S with the rescue tape and floating knife.

Mrs. K034 with the idea of Vessel Assist or Sea Tow....I have Boat US towing...not on point but hey its good to have.

Mark my words I will have a kick ass tool kit.

I like this knife plus it has a compass and floats. Here is the rescue tape as well.

I actually had to use that rescue tape once on my bilge pump line... it worked good :thumbup:
08-19-2014, 11:28 AM
Paul65K

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Originally Posted by 28eliminator

16" long canvas tool bag with:

Ratchets and all necessary sockets, extensions, etc
Screw drivers
Allen set with extra 1/8" ones, and 1 long one for MSD cap.
Allen socket for exhaust and water pump bolts
Needle nose, dikes, side cutters
End wrenches and 2 crescent wrenches
Knife and watertight tape
Multimeter, wire, connectors and fuses
Merc shifter tool
Spare water pump
Spare MSD cap and rotor
Spare plugs
Jumper cables
Plastic divided container with all assorted stainless bolts, nuts, washers, Allen screws and fasteners
Plastic divided container with spare everything Holley :)

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Just out of curiosity..........Does "Fix-A-Flat" count as part of the tool kit :hilarious:
08-19-2014, 11:35 AM
Mrs.K034

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Originally Posted by KAP

You are not correct. If I had to wait for friends to go boating I wouldn't boat at all. Your reasoning is flawed if we adhere to it we can say the same about carrying a PFD throw it away... just don't end up in the water unconscious. Also anchors what do you need that for when you have docks and trailers....lol.

The ocean is a big place and so are some Lakes. Powell recently was an eye opener you break down in a cove... it's gonna be a long while getting help or back to a dock.

Menace Marine:

Agreed! I carried two with me on the last outing. I'm just looking for great ideas about what tools to carry. The real tough one is jumper cables to carry or not...that is a queston??? I was thinking of a light weight version with clips on the ends just to get that little ummph to start the motors...from a passing vessel.

The other dilemma is allen or hex head issues...when you need sae its metric and vice versa same with sockets and box wrenches. On that topic Craftsman has these clench wrenches that are awesome and universal for a variety of sized nuts along with a crescent you really can manage things.

This was supposed to be funny.. I failed! Oh well, maybe next time you'll get my humor. 😉

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08-19-2014, 11:44 AM
28eliminator

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Originally Posted by Paul65K

Just out of curiosity..........Does "Fix-A-Flat" count as part of the tool kit :hilarious:

:kissit:

You around this weekend? The wife and I will be out Friday night
08-19-2014, 11:53 AM
Paul65K

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Originally Posted by 28eliminator

:kissit:

You around this weekend? The wife and I will be out Friday night

Yup....just sent you a text
08-19-2014, 12:28 PM
2manymustangs

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Originally Posted by Sharp shooter

How about one of those cheap, tiny, Chinese, multi tool kits with case....?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Oct7P42aL.jpg

Not sure where to get the one like I had. I got that thing like 20 years ago....

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Originally Posted by Paul65K

Just out of curiosity..........Does "Fix-A-Flat" count as part of the tool kit :hilarious:

I REALLLLLLLLLLY like Billy B's idea of having a spare mounted to a complete hub/spindle assemby bolted to the trailer so that you have the WHOLE shizzy right there in the event of a bearing failure, flat OR a complete spindle failure... I never forgot Billy saying that...
08-19-2014, 12:29 PM
Ziggy

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Originally Posted by 28eliminator

:kissit:

You around this weekend? The wife and I will be out Friday night

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Originally Posted by Paul65K

Yup....just sent you a text

Where's dinner at? :D
08-19-2014, 12:29 PM
Paul65K

My place Friday night.....you guys available?
08-19-2014, 12:32 PM
28eliminator

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Originally Posted by Ziggy

Where's dinner at? :D

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Originally Posted by Paul65K

My place Friday night.....you guys available?

We're gonna be late... Don't let Ziggy drink all the good stuff..

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08-19-2014, 12:35 PM
Ziggy

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Originally Posted by 28eliminator

We're gonna be late... Don't let Ziggy drink all the good stuff..

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LOL...don't think he knew he was inviting me and Jan too.:D
08-19-2014, 12:39 PM
Paul65K

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Originally Posted by 28eliminator

We're gonna be late... Don't let Ziggy drink all the good stuff..

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OK.....I got quite a few boxes of wine.......I'm sure we won't run out :hilarious:
08-19-2014, 01:58 PM
The Doctor

My tool box is a constant evolution. It consists of everything I desperately needed before but didn't have when something happened and, it evolves every time something new happens. :D

My most important tool these days is a floating GPS to mark precisely where the boat went down, since I have a Hallett flat at the bottom of Powell and we couldn't find it, even with hired divers. It also provides proof of speed for the doubting clowns that can, and do exist. :D
08-19-2014, 03:48 PM
2manymustangs

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Originally Posted by The Doctor

My tool box is a constant evolution. It consists of everything I desperately needed before but didn't have when something happened and, it evolves every time something new happens. :D

My most important tool these days is a floating GPS to mark precisely where the boat went down, since I have a Hallett flat at the bottom of Powell and we couldn't find it, even with hired divers. It also provides proof of speed for the doubting clowns that can, and do exist. :D

AMEN brother... :)

One of the most impressive and ingenious on the road, in a pinch fixes that I recall was someone who broke a leaf spring and half of the spring was still holding the axle in place but wouldnt support the boat/trailer... Into their tool stash they went and used a large rubber hammer between the axle and the frame of the trailer... The rubber hammer handle was taped in place on the leaf spring with duct tape and a ratchet strap was used to help anchor the axle into position so the rubber hammer could act as the spring... :)

Cant recall who that was, from the OLD HotBoat days...
08-19-2014, 04:07 PM
28eliminator

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Originally Posted by Paul65K

OK.....I got quite a few boxes of wine.......I'm sure we won't run out :hilarious:

:fsakes:P
08-19-2014, 04:46 PM
KAP

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Originally Posted by Mrs.K034

This was supposed to be funny.. I failed! Oh well, maybe next time you'll get my humor. ��

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I thought you were playing around more emoticons would help my vision is not real good late at night.:no::happy:
08-19-2014, 04:51 PM
KAP

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Originally Posted by The Doctor

My tool box is a constant evolution. It consists of everything I desperately needed before but didn't have when something happened and, it evolves every time something new happens. :D

My most important tool these days is a floating GPS to mark precisely where the boat went down, since I have a Hallett flat at the bottom of Powell and we couldn't find it, even with hired divers. It also provides proof of speed for the doubting clowns that can, and do exist. :D

If the boat goes down Doc that will be the least of my worries i.e...trying to find it. That is the job for the insurance company...they just need to have the right address for where they mail the check too.

As far as tool kit:

I'm working on it while some people make dinner plans. You think I would get at least an invite for beverages and discussion:angry-smiley-018::angry-smiley-018:.

I will have one here pretty quick and probably will share via video what is in it.

Or I could do a call out thread and have 10 pages of replies and lines of takers....laughing...but probably true.
08-19-2014, 04:57 PM
Mrs.K034

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Originally Posted by KAP

I thought you were playing around more emoticons would help my vision is not real good late at night.:no::happy:

Lol, ok.. More visual less words. Got it.

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08-19-2014, 05:53 PM
2manymustangs

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Originally Posted by KAP

If the boat goes down Doc that will be the least of my worries i.e...trying to find it. That is the job for the insurance company...they just need to have the right address for where they mail the check too.

As far as tool kit:

I'm working on it while some people make dinner plans. You think I would get at least an invite for beverages and discussion:angry-smiley-018::angry-smiley-018:.

I will have one here pretty quick and probably will share via video what is in it.

Or I could do a call out thread and have 10 pages of replies and lines of takers....laughing...but probably true.

My 2 cents... Spend $20-$40 bucks on a radio shack DVM (digital volt meter) and read the manual, get familair with checking the basics... I rarely travel without mine ( I have a $250 Fluke TRUE RMS meter )...

http://youtu.be/FnTi6n4lYNo

http://youtu.be/dmEr1d2xs_c

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