Tool kit??

What tools do you carry in your boat? I’m referring to out of the ordinary stuff not the standard stuff everyone knows of. What unusual item has saved your day? How do you carry and store it?

Jumper Cables
Floating tools ( Prop Wrench )
Long – Long Rope to use for tow and an anchor rope if it gets really rough – you wold be amazed what 200+ yards can do for you.
Extra set of rain gear and warm clothes
Extra Prop, hub, prop washer and nut.
Flashlight (that works)
Marine Band Radio

Dog

Zip ties and a 6 in 1 screwdriver.

How about a list of just basic stuff…I always go through mine in the spring when I’m getting my boat ready. Good Post

Really not much. Screwdriver, knife. Maybe a wrench. Cell phone is the most important tool. Been luck so far and haven’t really needed much.

Prop wrench, spare prop, spark plug wrench, assorted pliers, wrenches, and screwdrivers, zip ties, electrical tape, and spare bulbs for everything (especially if you fish at night).

x2 on the jumper cables. Needed them more than I care to admit

Not for the boat but I carry spare set of bearings for trailer, thinking about getting a spare hub assembly and pre grease it so if needed its just take o,d one off and throw spare on. In boat, pretty much what others said.

Metric and SAE combo wrenches, screwdrivers, plugs and wrench, pliers, vice grip, channel lock, knife, allens in SAE and metric, fuses, wire, light bulbs, e tape, zip ties,random screws,nuts bolts and washers. All in a watertight box.

I need to add sockets.

For those of you who dont carry anything, I have used my tools on other peoples boats more than my own and saved more than one persons entire trip! It takes up less space than 2 quarts of oil, which BTW i carry a qt as well.

Jumpers are one of the items I have had to use the most. They typically are int he back of the truck because its usually when putting the boat in the water that I realize the battery didnt get charged.

Second to that is a wrench or something to undue the batteries so I can take a front one to the back and get the motor started.

Maybe not a tool but make sure to have a small first aid kit in the boat. Those spare bandages, bandages, aspirin come in use just about as must as a couple of tools. Dont need much. Think mine is about the size of a sandwich bag.

Spare koozies and solo cups.

Duct tape
Electrical tape
Matches
T.P.
Paper towels
Extra engine oil
Assorted fuses
Matches
Fire starter
Sunscreen/block
Aspirin (medical kit)

Power Pack- 900amp

You have a instant jump start if needed.

I keep this in the boat instead of jumper cables or both. They have a light on them and you can also charge phone if you have to.

I always had a spare bearing assembly, too. One of my fears when towing a trailer. Carrying a greased hub assembly is a great idea; it’s cheap enough insurance and could save a day. I always meant to carry one, but I never got around to it.

Good sharp sidecutters. great for many things but most of all, removing a hook from person/dog.

I highly recommend a decent Digital Multi Meter.

I keep a DMM with a bit of wire, soldering iron, wiring tools, shrink tube and all sorts of connections. I keep it packed with spare trailer harness sockets, transducers and wiring for the boat electronics.

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All in a watertight box.

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Add some charcoal brickets to combat moisture. Depending where stored condensation is the enemy. Also while doing preventative maintenance dont forget checking the tools. Nothing worse than a pliers that don’t open.